We went to a garden in Hamamatsucho today, (the same one we went to on our first day in Tokyo last visit), and to Zojo-ji Temple in Shiba today. Posted here without much comment are some views from today. (Liz,… Read more ›
Hi from Tokyo! We’re back in Japan again, this time for two months in preparation for our move here in July. Â This was the sunrise we saw on our first morning here. What a greeting. The apartment we stayed… Read more ›
Last week we found out that B’s dad (who lives in South Carolina) was going to be flying out to Southern California for some meetings. So we decided to drive down to see him. We can’t miss a chance to… Read more ›
We’re home from Japan, but I had to make one last Japan post (for now. What does THAT mean? Wait and see!) about our last day there. The whole time we were in Tokyo, Zoe hoped that it would snow.… Read more ›
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Daniele sent me a photo she ran across on Instagram of a gorgeous mosque in Tokyo. So of course I looked it up, and we headed out to find it today. As it… Read more ›
We made it to the zoo today, and while we stayed for 4 hours, when it was time to leave the girls still complained that I’d promised that they could stay as long as they wanted. I think that could… Read more ›
Today we went to Ueno Park, home of the Ueno Zoo and at least 5 museums (probably more). Our first stop was the National Museum of Western Art, which I’ve been wanting to get to since we got to Tokyo.… Read more ›
Pronounced Ka-wa-go-way, this city is about 30 minutes outside of the north of Tokyo. It took us about an hour to get there by train, but it was worth it. We went to see the Kita-in Temple, forgetting that it… Read more ›
Akihabara is the section of Tokyo dedicated to otaku (geek) culture. Â Stores full of manga and anime (and associated merchandise), computer gear, cameras and all sorts of gadgets- it’s seriously awesome. I knew we were in the right place when… Read more ›
