We flew into Narita arriving at the same time as Chris' mum and dad and after getting some false confidence from our travels around Shikoku and Kyushu, promptly got lost on yhe train (twice).
Settled into an amazing little house in NE Tokyo that was our home for the week, continuing to prove to us that the Japanese truly know what quality of life is with a self-filling bath tub.
A rollercoaster combination of sightseeing (some excellent views of Tokyo), confusing Gill and Dave with some of Japan's weirder side (kaitenzushi, Don Quijote and cat cafes), sushi and sake with Chris' friend Dan and two different rather stressful trips to the Chinese embassy to get our Chinese visas (we succeeded!!)
Ended the week with a local Parkrun and the family reunion to end all family reunions, with Elli's mum and dad arriving, a vegetarian sushi smorgasbord and and a handover as Gill and Dave headed to Hakone and we headed north into Tohoku.Read more
JapanShinmikawashima Eki35°44’17” N 139°46’23” E
JapanShinmikawashima Eki35°44’17” N 139°46’23” E
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It's wearing a cravat! 😭
TravelerThe cats were classified by their ties. No tie - fine, blue is be a bit careful, red is be very careful, can be vicious