Kobi's last night in Tokyo having dinner at a friend's home celebrating "hinamatsuri" for a lovely little girl.

Takeru Kobayashi met George Lois today!!.. Controversial American Art Director, advertising genius. http://www.georgelois.com/

Fwd: Takeru Kobayashi in an interview for FRICOTE @ Colette in Paris.

Kobi joined in the festivities at the Patricia Fields Valentine's Party with friends.. Akiya Yamamoto, a former CE friend from Japan visits!

Bernie Parent, legendary goalie for The Flyers, gave Takeru Kobayashi his retired number 1 for Wing Bowl 19.

this random cat was on set yesterday.. Kobi could not leave it alone.

Takeru Kobayashi in upcoming issue of The Block. Shoot yesterday- Blossom Berkofsky (photo) & James W Demolet (stylist).. & other fab crew.

Kobi getting his last intimate touch by his lovely hairstylist..

Kobi, get yo' hair did.

.. Kobi in more stars & stripes- being pampered by a lovely crew.

Kobi making friends with a random cat in the studio. . poor cat.

crew working on Kobi..

Kobi shooting in stars & stripes.. hair and makeup taking care of beauty.

So snowy in Phily before returning to NY! The next day, many trains stopped, so Kobi got lucky.

Kobi in Philadelphia grabbing a soft pretzel to go. He looks happy. Kobi, you cannot have twenty. Just one.

Kobi in Philadelphia trying out his first cheesesteak sandwich. He said, "OISHII", to PJ Whelihan's sandwich!

Kobi & Richie Rich . . wearing the tshirt RR gave him.

In the fish market, there are tiny cups to taste diff soups. Kobi, you cannot refill a hundred times- you have to choose one.

Kobi can't enough oil in the Chelsea Market.

the salt section