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Teppan Edo Epcot’s Japan

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. No visit to Epcot would be complete without dining at one of the restaurants in World Showcase. Each country … Continue reading "Teppan Edo Epcot’s Japan"
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It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot

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Last week I began a discussion about the many wonderful details that can be found above our heads at the Disney parks. I talked about both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today I will continue my story with the ceilings and up-high details of Epcot. Not all ceilings are beautiful or even tolerable. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot"
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Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part Two

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Yesterday, I discussed the plans that never materialized for the castle located at the back of the Japan Pavilion. Today I’ll begin with what exists here today. When entering the castle, guests are greeted by a Japanese host or hostess at a Kidcot station. This is the spot to get your Epcot Passport stamped. And … Continue reading "Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part Two"
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Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part One

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The Japanese call their country, Nippon, which means “source of the sun.” It refers to the fact that Japan lies to the east of China, and to the ancient Chinese, it appeared that the sun rose from Japan. The sun symbol has been incorporated into the Japanese flag for thousands of years. The red disk … Continue reading "Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part One"
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Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion

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For the last three months, Yakitori House at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot has been ensconced behind plywood walls. The Imagineers had decided it was time for a change and this perennial favorite of many underwent a transformation. First, the restaurant’s name has changed. Yakitori in Japanese refers to grilled skewered food, more often than … Continue reading "Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion"
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Japan — Timeless Beauty

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A new exhibit has opened in the Japan Pavilion. Entitled “Timeless Beauty,” this display heralds the World Heritage sites of Japan. The entrance is located at the back of the pavilion on the left side as you enter the castle. In 1971, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted an international treaty … Continue reading "Japan — Timeless Beauty"
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Teppan Edo

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No visit to Epcot would be complete without dining at one of the restaurants in World Showcase. Each country offers a unique experience and an opportunity to learn about another culture. Today I’m going to write about Teppan Edo, one of the eateries found in the Japan Pavilion. Your adventure begins on the second floor … Continue reading "Teppan Edo"
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Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan

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I’m currently remodeling my kitchen (among other projects). Anyone who has ever undertaken a home improvement project knows there are good days and bad days. Today was a bad day. First, the tile man called and cancelled. He had a legitimate excuse, but I was disappointed, none the less. Since I now had the day … Continue reading "Yakitori House – Epcot’s Japan"
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Japan Pavilion Update

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The full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
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