Aside from everything tasting delicious, food in Japan is also, at times, fun and entertaining. Stopped by Odori Sushi restaurant for dinner, and since it was busy I sat myself down at the bar. This was probably the best and most entertaining spot compared to sitting in the regular family booths.
In the Japanese sushi bars they have monitors where you could place any order, regardless if they were passing by on the conveyor belt or not. Most guests prefer to order it, as it will be freshly made, compared to the ones that pass by on the belt.
Not all of the sushi places have it, but sometimes as you are waiting for your order the monitor offers games. At Odori Sushi, for every 5 items selected the monitor would change to a slot machine screen. Next to the monitor was a box of prizes, and if you managed to get 3 in a row you could pick any prize. While the prizes are more for children, hey – teachers could always use more stickers and pencils ^^.
Mini- Shinkansen Delivering Sushi!
Probably the most entertaining aspect of the meal. After ordering from the monitor the items would either be served by a waiter, or more often – the mini shinkansen! It kind of makes me want to keep ordering to see that train come by.
At Hakata Station, there is a shinkansen sushi restaurant now open in the dining area of Yodobashi Camera Electronics building. These places get packed so be weary of the busy meal hours.
BC Roll in Japan 