East Asia

Colorful lotus lanterns were displayed at Seokguram Grotto in honor of Buddha's birthday.

King Sejong (r.1418-1450) was the fourth King of the Joseon Dynasty, and is famous for reinforcing Confucian policies, numerous technological advancements, and for the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangul.

This is a bento boxed lunch purchased for consumption on the Bullet train in Japan. It is customary to purchase said bentos for long travel for office lunch, but frowned upon in Japanese society if eaten on a short distance train, or eaten while walking.

Otis' wife made these amazing chips at Otis' Tex-Mex Vegetarian Restaurant, Hiroshima, Japan . Keep in mind the portion of food in Japanese cuisine...very different from American portions. The restaurant, by the way, does offer chicken and beef.