we're 21

another trip around the sun!

can't believe how long this blog has kept going

appreciate all the comments and messages

grateful for all the friendships made over the years

thank you for coming along with us on our adventures. 

fujisan

Today is 2/23 or Fujisan Day...our favorite mountain in Japan.

It is also the Emperor's birthday...tomorrow is a holiday observing his birthday.

(photo taken at Oshino Hakkai in 2016)
 

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Thankful for another trip around the sun.

Received lots of sweets from my host mom and friend Hiromi...thank you!
 

Yesterday we went to Team Lab's Planets & Borderless!

We've been wanting to check this out, but with the pandemic and life, just couldn't find the time.

After we saw my cousin's and V's experience, we decided to book tickets, the days we had orginally wanted were sold out, so we booked a couple months ahead and yesterday was our day.

When they say the water comes up to your knees, it is higher when you are short as Kat! ha!

And I am glad I did not fall in the area with that high water!

(Our appointment for Planets was at 9:30 and Borderless at 13:00...we had to rush out of Planets to eat lunch and get to Borderless but still made it!)

After Planets, we hustled to eat lunch at Tonkatsu Yachiyo near Toyosu Market, I had wanted to try their char siu egg, but it is only served on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays...boo!

Instead I ordered their nakaochi don especially since Satoshi said "we are at Toyosu, we should eat fish"...Nakaochi is the flesh that is leftover between the spine bones of fish (often tuna)...1600 yen (tax included)

I enjoyed this, the fish was tender and fresh.

Satoshi ordered their mixed fry...aji (mackerel), shrimp and I think katsu...2200 yen (tax included)

He said enjoyed this.

Then we rushed to Borderless which is located in the Azabudai Hills area.

I really wanted to experience this light bulb art.

We spent less time here (some art seemed similar to the ones at Planets) but still enjoyed it.

Parfaits at Del'immo....I ordered the Chocolat Orange while Satoshi had their Chocolat Banane

I spilt the teeny container of chocolate sauce...mottainai (what a waste!) boo!

After dessert, we walked to the Takeshiba area, so that Satoshi could check out a hotel that his upcoming tour will be staying at.

Dinner was at Yildiz.

We ordered our favorite, Lahmacun

And tried something new...Kiremit Kofte

Meaty and lots of paprika flavor...love!

Glad we experienced the Team Lab digital art museums.

Kinda low key birthday, but glad we were able to do and see what we wanted

Tonkatsu Yachiyo

Toyosu Shijomae

Closed Sundays

Hours: 7:00-14:00

*cash only

Del'immo

Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1

Hours: 11:00-22:00

*closed when Azabudai Hills is

thankful

Yesterday after physical therapy, I went to Akasaka for lunch at Authentic

Had this place on my “to try” list after seeing it on a J-drama

They have been in business since 2006

Had the whole place to myself..whoo!

Avocado Burger

I added bacon, and it comes with fries

Iced oolong tea...1872 yen (tax included)

Delicious, meaty, super messy!

The fries were just okay

I’m glad I tried this place, and will be back whenever I’m in the area.

After lunch I went buy cakes from Shirotae

I’ve had them on my “to try” list ever since we lived in Osaka.

They have been in business since 1976 and are super popular

I’ve heard there is almost always a line.

The shop is quite small, so be prepared to wait.

Stand on the left of the door if you are taking out.

Stand on the right if you will be eating there.

Go ahead of the line if you already have pre-ordered.

Love the door handles!

cheesecake 300 yen (plus tax) so dense, rich and creamy

chocolat noir 470 yen (plus tax) the top reminded me of dobash cake 

paysanne 470 yen (plus tax) this had apples, and a crème brûlée top, super airy 

It was so hard to choose! and the ones we tried were super delicious

will have to go back to try others

thankful for another trip around the sun

Authentic

2-18-19 Akasaka

Minato, Tokyo

Open daily 11:00-15:30 (lunch), 17:30-21:30 (dinner)

*cash only

Shirotae

4-1-4 Akasaka

Minato, Tokyo

Closed: Sundays & Mondays

Hours: 10:30-19:30

*cash only

we're 18

Wow!

18 years.

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Not sure how much longer we’ll continue this blog but we are thankful for you coming along with us on our adventures.