Kobe April 28
We did a quick stop at the world's 2nd longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo - it just lost its number 1 spot a couple of years ago. It's twice…
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04/30/2023
Kobe April 27
We didn’t try Kobe beef today (though we’ve had it in our past) and we didn’t have any Kobe sake which is said to be quite wonderful because of the…
04/28/2023
Shimizu April 26
A really soggy day - nonstop rain but our intrepid group of 20 said - no worries! Fairly moderate temperature and no wind - who cares if you squish when…
04/28/2023
Tokyo and embarkation April 25
The Meiji period in Japan, named for Emperor Meiji, represented the sea change from the closed period of shogun rule (over 200 years) to the opening of the country to…
04/27/2023
Tokyo April 24
Behind us is the view that most tourists see of the Imperial Palace. It is open a couple of times a year. Statue of famous samuri outside the palace Since…
04/27/2023
Tokyo April 23
A bit jet lagged but delighted to be back in Japan. I lived here for 3 years in my mid-20's (another husband, another life) and loved everything about it. Back…
04/24/2023