Golden week part I

Golden week part I

Went to a couple of interesting places in Tokyo during golden week, the Japanese big holiday (like Christmas in the UK). Cute doggy in Kichijoji Sign to an interesting musuem Oki totoro Unfortunately I did not have any tickets so I couldn’t go in to 

Fuji journeys, part IV

Fuji journeys, part IV

Last post on fuji (out of order I know). This is about the dinner we had at the Ryokan. First course First part of the first course.  Starting from the top left, going clockwise.  Jellyfish, avocado tofu, sharkfin jelly with gold foil, carrot tofu, chicken skewer. More 

Shun

Shun

A japanese dinner Some type of shell fish sliced quite thinly.  Quite a chewy texture and nutty flavour with some nori. Dashi stock with crab dumpling and negi Sushi – toro and some other yummy fish Scallops with negi in a light ponzu (citrus soy 

Fujisan journeys, part I

Fujisan journeys, part I

This weekend a friend of a friend was in town so time to do some more touristy stuff. First up was a visit to Tsukiji market for some quiet eating. Part of the queue outside one of the famous sushi restaurants.  One guy in the 

Frequent friends

Frequent friends

Friends in town again, so more sightseeing! While walking to Ginza, stumbled across a fire extinguisher shop! Design! Ecology!  And yes of course quality.  Although if I am on fire, I don’t think I would care what colour the fire-extinguisher was… Off to the imperial