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On to Hakone

Lots of time in busses and a bullet-train today, which was good since we woke to 45° and rain in Tokyo. It continued most of the day, till we got snow at Lake Ashi in the mountains. About 1″, which… Continue Reading…


Touring Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, fish market and more, in beautiful but chilly sunshine.


First full day in Tokyo

Kinda gray and rainy this morning, but it tapered off after 9:00. Visited largest Buddhist Temple in Tokyo (Sensoji), the Ginza shopping area, and just walked about. Found a local sushi place for lunch….much more reasonable than last night! And… Continue Reading…


Our first meal

This is what 6000 yen (¥) buys for dinner!! Good thing we’re not hungryPS: 100 yen is a dollar. Yikes!!!


Our new digs in downtown Tokyo. Very sweet!


Settled in for takeoff

We got LUCKY and scored an upgrade, so we are off to Tokyo in style!!


Adventure about to begin

Well, we’re up, fully packed and getting a little exercise before heading to the airport at 9:15. Six hours from now we’ll be in the air. More to follow……