One of the things we had to do in Tokyo was visit an observation deck for a view of Japan’s metropolis. There is no better place for a view than Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower. We chose today to visit Tokyo Skytree since there was no rain in the forecast. It was a little …
Apparently at Disneyland in Anaheim popcorn is a popular snack. I didn’t know this as I usually go with a churro and Dole whip. Since Tokyo Disney Resorts mimic the original location they have taken the popcorn concept and ran with it. The popcorn buckets are collectible and change with regularity, as do the popcorn …
Tokyo Disney Resort opened in 1983, and is fully owned and operated by The Oriental Land Company under a Walt Disney Company license. Not that you would know this when you visit. Just like Disney Sea this park has an attention to detail, exceeding that of the original Anaheim location. Unlike Disney Sea, whose attractions are …
Shibuya is one of 23 wards in Tokyo, it is also one of the most colorful and busy districts. It is the center for youth fashion and culture and is the focal point of Japanese fashion and trends. We arrived around dusk so we could see the lights at night. The train station exit as …
Ueno is a Tokyo neighborhood filled with shopping, restaurants and a beautiful park. Ueno Park was established in 1873, one of the first public parks in Japan. There is a pond filled with giant lotus which are supposed to be spectacular in bloom. There are also life rings in case one of the ten million …
Our Airbnb put us in contact with Yoshi who arranged a private tour from our Airbnb to several points of interest involving Mount Fuji. The tour was custom designed to suit our needs since we were interested in hiking in Aokigahara forest. The tour was spectacular. We started at Oishi Park, on the north side …
Our days in Tokyo start and end the same every day, on a train. Today was an easy train day, it only took one to arrive at Tokyo Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace is where the emperor of Japan lives. The emperor (who has been in office since 2019) is also the head of the …
Flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo takes about 12 hours. Adding in the drive to the car park, the shuttle to LAX, waiting at the airport, the flight, three trains and a short walk to our Airbnb it was about 20 hours before we were settled into our apartment in Horikiri, a quiet suburb about …