LAKE KAWAGUCHI – Not so shy After a very comfortable sleep in my rearranged bed, I am awake around 6am and immediately head to the wide windows on my verandah to see if I do actually have a view of…
TOKYO – temples & holy smoke I just love the street signs in Japan. Well, for that matter I love all the signs in Japan. There is something about them that puts a smile on my face and wish we…
TOKYO – parks and temples Today is our last day in Tokyo – that is until we return at the end of our journey. We are off to see the magnificent Autumn colours of Showa Kinen Park and then onto…
TOKYO – sushi, fashion and ‘incredible’ views Time for lunch. Red Leader takes us to one of the best known sushi restaurants – Sushi-Zanmai. This restaurant chain is owned by Kiyoshi Kimura. He is famous for always buying the first…
ODAIBA BAY – fishes, fruits and Wagyu Tuesday – this morning we had the choice of an optional tour of Toyosu Market Tuna Auction. Due to the fact that we had to meet in the lobby at 4.30am – I…