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Yesterday it was blazing and super humid but we still got out and about after Satoshi went to the dentist to put his implants on...

I wanted to check out the Doraemon display at Roppongi Hills.

There were many Doraemon here and there.

and the bulk of them here in this courtyard.

MINI store...

Look up!

We also checked out the International House of Japan, which I had seen on a J-drama.

it was nice to see it up close

My photos uploaded wonky...we checked out Takeshiba Waters, an area with some eateries and theatre near the Takeshiba Ferry Terminal.

You can catch a boat to Asakusa and other areas of Tokyo.

Lunch was at Hisaya in Azabujuban.

This shop's main shop is in Kyoto and they sell roasted chestnuts all over Japan.

I chose the grilled saba (mackerel) sushi lunch...this was delicious.

The side dishes were cold so they were perfect for the humid day!

Satoshi had their Kyo Banzai, which had 4 different side dishes and chestnut rice.

He said it was delicious but that he'd be hungry later...

We also shared this mont blanc shave ice (photo above)

There was chestnut paste inside as well as fig puree.

Also you could pour some fig puree on the shave ice as you ate it.

This was delicious, but we wished the ice was more finely shaved.

They are building a bridge near JR Hamamatsucho station to go all the way to Takeshiba, it was fun watching the trains from there.

Lots of objet around Roppongi Hills.

International House of Japan.

Loved the old buildings/apartments in the Roppongi area.

It's been really gross. Hot & super humid.

Hope it is cooler where you are.

Hisaya

2-4-8 Azabujuban

Minato, Tokyo

Phone: 03.6722.6629

gaienmae & azabujuban

Wednesday, Satoshi had the day off, so we went to check out the ginkgo trees near Gaienmae.

The tops are kind of dried out, but the lower part of the trees are turning yellow.

We had lunch at Shake Shack because "someone" was starving and didn't want to look for somewhere else to eat.

He had the single shack burger while I tried the shack-cago dog...this dog was disappointing...

They cut the sausage lengthwise to cook it and the bun fell apart...messy eats.

Then we walked to the National Art Center of Tokyo.

We didn't go inside but I'm sure Satoshi will when there is an exhibit he is interested in is there.

Taiyaki from Naniwaya Sohonten in Azabujuban.

They are one of the oldest in Tokyo...in business since 1909?!

The outside has a little chew but it is filled to the tail with chunky sweet bean paste.

We thought the weather was forecast for rain but it turned out to be a great day out and about.

National Art Center of Tokyo
7-22 Roppongi
Minato, Tokyo
Closed Tuesdays
Hours: 10:00-17:30

Naniwaya Sohonten
1-8-14 Azabujuban
Minato, Tokyo
Phone: 03.3583.4975
Closed Tuesdays and every 3rd Wednesday
Hours: 10:00-19:00