Mori building Roppongi

Today we went up Mori building in Roppingi. Everyone enjoyed. Except maybe for me (photos doesn't reveal how scared I am, especially up on the roof 240m above ground).

Street art Tokyo

Street art found close to Tokyo hands in Shibuya.


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Advanced candy

Yesterday when walking in Shibuya we came across this candy store. Seems Gränna have a few things to learn.


This massive log of candy mix


Is stretched and rolled and chopped up


And this is the result. Tiny but really sharp hiragana characters saying arigatou, thank you in Japanese.


Other types of candy with small figures.

Back at the Gyoza shop

We paid a visit to the Gyoza shop in Omotesando. A mandatory stop whenever in Tokyo. Tasted just as good as always.


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Checking out

We just had our last swim in the nice pool before catching the bus to the airport. Filled with onsen water it keeps 38-40 degrees and has been lovely at night time as well as during the rain showers. Over all a good hotel and a great week. Wouldn't mind coming back.

Location:Chatan,Japan

Churaumi waterpark

Yesterday we had a car for a day and went to Churaumi waterpark, a very nice park area by the sea up north on Okinawa with an amazing aquarium. The photo in front of the main tank where we could enjoy manta rays and other pretty big creatures. Outside we watched a dolphin show and said hello to see turtles and other funny fellows. Weather was good, between the showers, and we could finish off with spending an hour at the beautiful beach.



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Raining sideways

Yesterday when we arrived we had 25 degrees and sunshine. Today the heavy rain is coming straight from the side. Apparently we booked the trip just when the rainy season in Okinawa starts. Hope we get to see that sun again before we leave.



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Flip flops in Okinawa

Everything went smoothly with the trip and we arrived okinawa around lunchtime today. We've had a lot of sun, been swimming in the sea and tried out the pool area. I couldn't resist the chance of getting my personal flip flops in the local shop here.



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Going south

Just about to board the flight to Okinawa. All set with the somewhat mandatory obento lunch box.



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Location:３丁目,Ota,Japan

Half a house please

I like the Japanese sense of bringing a solution to a problem. Need to tear down half a house to build a parking place? No problem. Don't forget to replace the missing wall with some plastic sheets and you will be alright.

Back to the traffic park

Today we went to hang out in the traffic park again.

Inokashira animal park

Tuesday we went to Kichiyoji, a small cozy city were Maki went to school. We visited their animal park, Inokashira, and the boys could hold a guinea pig for the first time.

 

 Kei was truly excited about the guinea pig.

Park games

We have plenty of time to discover all the play areas for kids around Ogikubo. I never realised there where so many!

Hanami

Despite the early cherry blossoms we got a chance on Sunday to meet up with friends for a proper hanami picnic.

A bit too late...

catching the last bit of Sakura during a walk along the river in ogikubo. The blossom started early this year and by now most trees has got green leaves mixed with the last remaining flowers. This weekend it's said to be raining and the last flowers will most likely fall down.




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Location:５丁目,Suginami,Japan

On our way

on our way for a six weeks holiday in Japan!




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