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maj - juni 2024
  • Ericovan
  • Judith Rivlin
Family trip to Japan, focusing on Tokyo and Kyoto. Læs mere
  • Ericovan
  • Judith Rivlin

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  • Japan 2024

    SFO

    24.–25. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    Chllin’ for a day while we wait for our Zipair 11 hour flight to Tokyo. Nice weather, good Embassy Suites breakfast, and a walk along the water through nice gardens. Plus, a quick visit to the only Meta store in the US where we check out Ray Ban photo and video glasses.

    On the plane. First time with a full lay down bed. Now, I know how my friend Richard travels.

    Only 11 hours to go.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024
    Bar seating at Kitaoji Yuyu
    Food arrangements - everywhereSnack on Gion TourKizaki fried fish courseSake and glasses Kitaoji YuyuPrivate residence 1905YukatasBrezieh Cafe private roomBrezieh CafeCedar tub in RyokanApartment BuildingHouseMurmur Cafe KyotoHouseHouseSpotless FiretruckCovered safety conesOld bamboo fenceBotanical garden fenceStreet water grate

    Japan - Final Thoughts

    24. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ 🌙 22 °C

    The first and last impressions of Japan are its distinct aesthetic. Wood is celebrated everywhere. Pics 9, 12-14. Vertical and horizontal lines add emphasis.

    Ceramics pervade the culture. From bowls to sake cups, even the least expensive eating establishment has unique ceramics, and they often don’t match at a table setting. Two places we ate at had trays of sake glasses for customers to choose from with different cups assigned to different sakes.

    Cleanliness. It’s a great source of relief, as a tourist, to know that any bathroom you go in will be spotless. It was quite a shock to go into the airport bathroom in LAX and see overflowing trash bins with trash on the floor.

    And not just bathrooms. Streets are clean. Train stations. Metro. Don’t look for gender neutral bathrooms though.

    Toilets. And don’t forget to view my awesome toilet video! They really know how to take bathroom etiquette to the next level.

    Lack of crime. It just seems that everywhere you go, women or man, there is no fear of crime. Richard, our one time tour leader, said that each neighborhood has its open beat police person and, that, combined with frequent alarm stations, and the strictness of the school environments, is why there is so little crime.

    Lack of homeless and drug use. Use of drugs carries stiff fines in Japan. Schooling is strict. The safety net appears strong. All of these factors contribute to small numbers of homelessness.

    —————- Tourist Info ——————

    Well, first off, Tokyo and Kyoto are very tourist friendly. Metro, buses and general navigation are straight forward. Service people are friendly and speak hesitant English. Google translate goes s long way. Most importantly, we often found that folks had a great sense of humor.

    Reservations for eating out is a must. Most eating establishments have 8 seats in a bar style. Our one Michelin starred restaurant was bar style, as are all ramen, yakitori and isakaya establishments. See, Pic 1. Establishments with tables exist but are not the rule unless they are very casual - like a coffee shop or food court.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024
    Bar seating at Kitaoji Yuyu
    Food arrangements - everywhereSnack on Gion TourKizaki fried fish courseSake and glasses Kitaoji YuyuPrivate residence 1905YukatasBrezieh Cafe private roomBrezieh CafeCedar tub in RyokanApartment BuildingHouseMurmur Cafe KyotoHouseHouseSpotless FiretruckCovered safety conesOld bamboo fenceBotanical garden fenceStreet water grate

    Japan - Final Thoughts

    24. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    The first and last impressions of Japan are its distinct aesthetic. Wood is celebrated everywhere. Pics 9, 12-14. Vertical and horizontal lines add emphasis.

    Ceramics pervade the culture. From bowls to sake cups, even the least expensive eating establishment has unique ceramics, and they often don’t match at a table setting. Two places we ate at had trays of sake glasses for customers to choose from with different cups assigned to different sakes.

    Cleanliness. It’s a great source of relief, as a tourist, to know that any bathroom you go in will be spotless. It was quite a shock to go into the airport bathroom in LAX and see overflowing trash bins with trash on the floor.

    And not just bathrooms. Streets are clean. Train stations. Metro. Don’t look for gender neutral bathrooms though.

    Toilets. And don’t forget to view my awesome toilet video! They really know how to take bathroom etiquette to the next level.

    Lack of crime. It just seems that everywhere you go, women or man, there is no fear of crime. Richard, our one time tour leader, said that each neighborhood has its open beat police person and, that, combined with frequent alarm stations, and the strictness of the school environments, is why there is so little crime.

    Lack of homeless and drug use. Use of drugs carries stiff fines in Japan. Schooling is strict. The safety net appears strong. All of these factors contribute to small numbers of homelessness.

    —————- Tourist Info ——————

    Well, first off, Tokyo and Kyoto are very tourist friendly. Metro, buses and general navigation are straight forward. Service people are friendly and speak hesitant English. Google translate goes s long way. Most importantly, we often found that folks had a great sense of humor.

    Reservations for eating out is a must. Most eating establishments have 8 seats in a bar style. Our one Michelin starred restaurant was bar style, as are all ramen, yakitori and isakaya establishments. See, Pic 1. Establishments with tables exist but are not the rule unless they are very casual - like a coffee shop or food court.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024

    Tokyo - Arrival

    24. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Arrived after an 11 hour flight and one hour drive into Tokyo. Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a first class hotel. Lots of beautiful artworks. Numerous restaurants.

    Our room is spacious and grand even with a steam sauna.

    We then went to a ramen shop. It has a vending machine outside. Google translate helped decipher the menu. Service was at a nine person bar, two people working behind the counter. Pictured below is Tsukemen, a soup and noodle dish where you dip your noodles in broth as you eat.

    Then to bed!    Læs mere

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    Tokyo - Day 2

    25.–27. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    So many weddings and gatherings at our hotel! Obis were galore.

    The day was a sunny warm spectacular one. Our guide for the day, Isao, lead us to: a cemetery, pre-war wooden house, a busy street of vendors in Yanaka, an intimate and tasty tempura on rice with broth lunch at a local restaurant, 佳肴 三佐和 日暮里, and a visit to The Former Yasuda House and Garden. We really enjoyed the House and Garden which was built in 1905, all wood, tatami matts and garden views (but no heat and no a/c (of course).

    Isao also helped us learn the metro and to feel the intimacy of small neighborhoods.

    After brief naps, we then had a spectacular meal at Kuhara. Imagine finding yourself in Tokyo in a restaurant that, on our Saturday evening, only served 12 people for the entire evening. We had the night to enjoy our 8 course meal presented by a couple married for 19 years and running this restaurant for 15 years.

    The menu is in Japanese but between the owner’s English and Google Translate, we did fine. Our 8 course, at 13,000 yen, was a delight, start to finish. Duck is their specialty and it occupies center stage.

    Service was gracious and impeccable. It was an intimate and highly memorable meal. We took a variety of pictures with the two owners. After, the wife made us an origami swan.

    It was a great day.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024
    2Chocolate Origami
    Hotel Yuen ShinjukuShinjuku Shrine ParadeSaturday MarketMetropolitan Government BuildingLunch at Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi SouhontenShinjuku Gyeon Nationsl Garden1Shrine Parade end of day1StarbucksStarbucks mobView from hotel's onsen

    Tokyo - Day 3

    26.–31. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    A big day before the kids arrive!

    Great breakfast at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Then on to our new hotel, a ryokan, Yuen Shinjuku (ONSEN RYOKAN). Right nearby we saw an annual Shinjuku parade. Just after, we came across a street market which was so fun.

    Our big excursion lead through the heart of Shinjuku and then onto the Metropolitan Government Building for a stunning view of the city. As a Sunday, the streets were not crowded at all.

    Coming back, we visited the utterly amazing food court at Takashimaya, a dependent store, which has curated, high end food counters. Leaving, I couldn’t resist a Starbuck’s run only to stumble into a madhouse of people. Very popular.

    Lunch was a complete success right at the counter of Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Souhonten for tempura.

    We then sauntered through Shinjuku Gyoen National Park for a quiet and peaceful excursion before heading to our hotel.

    At the hotel, we donned our Yukatas and went to the hotel’s onsen for a deep and restful soak. A nap, quick ramen dinner and the kids arrived to complete our day.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024
    Elaborate hairstyling
    1BreafastKimono clad women at Senso-jiSenso-jiAoyama Ototo (O+O+O) appTempura courseGrilled codGrilled steak

    Tokyo - Day 4

    27. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Family here, we started the day with a nice Japanese breakfast:fish, custard, yogurt and miso.

    Then, off to the Senso-ji where a lively local shopping street leads to the temple. There were many women in kimono (you can rent them). We even had a little time to visit the kitchen “tools” district.

    Back to the hotel for a trip to the onsen and’a nap.

    Finally, on to Aoyama Ototo for a nine course meal with an emphasis on charcoal grilled fish and meat. The delicately grilled cod was a highlight.    Læs mere

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  • Japan 2024
    Wagu - Tsukiji Outer Market
    $31 wagu bitesTokyo architectureTokyo architectureTokyo architectureOld room1Japanese love colorful clothingElegance at metro1A rose amongst the B&WNew roomThe Swallows Baseball gameGreat seats provided by Ben and JudyKids at the baseball game1The predicted rain finally hits (Judy pic)They love their baseballGrilled oysters

    Tokyo - Day 5

    29.–31. maj 2024, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    Another epic day. We are in the Shinjuku district, which has great architecture and fabulous people watching.

    Skipping breakfast we headed to the Tsukiji Outer Market based on the rain forecast (rain held off until ). A must see for market lovers, we all went in different directions. Fresh tuna, wagu, grilled oysters (video below), and sukiyaki (really good) . Everyone had a great time.

    We did a brief dip into the Ginza and went to a fabulous stationary store (Ginza Natsuno) with a huge variety of chopsticks, and Ginza department store (Matsuya Ginza-7th floor) with a lifestyle section. By this time, we were all a little tired and retreated to our hotel before our 5 o’clock baseball game.

    The baseball game was really festive and fast moving (our team had three home runs) until about 8 o’clock when the rain got to be too much and we retreated back to our hotel (they called the game five minutes after we left).

    One of the unique aspects of the game is all of the young women that have these big beer backpacks that go around selling the beer to you in your seats (see pic). The crowd is noisy and festive (as shown in the video). The food was really good (short-rib on rice). Yay to Judy and’s Ben for planning it.

    Back to the ryokan.

    The onsen in rain
    All my thoughts just fly away
    A thousand ripples    Læs mere

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