強羅 Gora – 箱根湯本 Hakone-Yumoto – 新宿 Shinjuku – 原宿 Harajuku – 表参道 Omotesando – 外苑前 Gaienmae – 渋谷 Shibuya
The sky in Gora.
An hour later.
Fire extinguisher.
Umbrellas.
Favourite pictures in ka you kyoku.
Western breakfast; Japanese breakfast.
Back to the city. Our housekeeper, Taka, looked after us extremely well at GORAKADAN. We have to thank HF for the experience.
Found ChaChanoMa but it has already closed for the New Year holiday.
To Annon Cook instead.
Shopping from kisara.
Mocha and sour cream roll.
Workshop and shop in Zakka.
Shop in Ebisu where I couldn’t browse.
Curry as seen on Mai’s.
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V (via contact form): You can find Head Porter Plus women’s wear in hp*annex.
Julia (via contact form): Here is something I do for work. As for Japan during Christmas, it just happens that I could get away for an extended period of time without work commitments during the Christmas and New Year break so here we are. I’d like to visit Tokyo during the spring-time hopefully. Where were you living during your 3-year stay in Japan?
natsuki(@baies): I had an unexpected relaxing trip to the onsen so all’s good. I am a little sad because a lot of the independents I want to visit have closed for the holiday. I have to be more active next time. Happy new year!
may: I wondered if it could be made (at home). Not exactly replicating the crocodile but making animal sculptures from scrubbing brushes.
Priscilla: The only ride I went on was the one where I got aerial views of Asakusa. Nico went on swans and the carousel.
Grace: Which part of China is your family in? Communications is my major too but I don’t know if I am not regretting the choice. If you need any help with planning your weekend trips (to maximise time!), you can write to me.
ai: If you notice Nico in the background of the napolitan shot, the ice-cream she was holding is fake. I actually contemplated the tawashi animals but too big to bring back! It didn’t seem over-priced at that time but now I think about it…
Annette: It’s a corn snack I think but because it’s so cheap, I dread to read the ingredients list. They come in extremely tasty and varied flavours!
sopchan: I didn’t think they were screaming but they are hysterical. I wondered though if they were the types made of animal fur.
yuko: I didn’t. I never manage to find anything I want. Got a box set of her three books in one.
hiki: It’s my favourite. Most things are very well-done in Tokyo but hoco has that extra independent spirit that doesn’t feel contrived. So will you be breaking from work today? Have you finished with cleaning?
editor: I think there was the same fries man in London too. Outside a shop from a falafel chain.
tommy: 名字是男是女不太重要吧？哈。。。
graziella: Two days left!
Winnie: The nails belong to my friend, Chieko. I’m like a tramp. Mine are hardly trimmed, not even polished.
Tofu: Thank you for your feedback but I might change the banner when I get back in London next year. Cherry pie was delicious! I miss it now. Coffee was so good too.
