I was good touristo today because...

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September 9th 2008

Published: September 9th 2008

I traveled, I got culture, I spent money, I made new friends & I took a bazillion photos. I feel like I can come home now with a clear conscience. 😊 Well, after Kyoto, I guess. Today I went on a sponsored tour as part of the Int'l Dietetics Congress (the "reason" we're here) and ended up back in Tokyo. There were about 25 of us from at least eight countries. I talked to folks from Eng... Read Full Entry

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Tokyo, Asakusa

The view from the "beer stein"

Tokyo, Asakusa

Another view from lunch. I can't believe how densely packed Tokyo is!

Sensoji Temple, Asakusa

Come on, good fortune, come on...mamma needs a new pair of shoes...

Sensoji Temple, Asakusa

What a great site!

Sensoji Temple, Asakusa

I feel like someone's looking over my shoulder...hmmm

Yokohama Maritime Museum

Permanently docked ship.

Yokohama Maritime Museum

Cap't Rae at the helm...no need to fear!

Yokohama Maritime Museum

You think your job sucks? Give this one a go!

Yokohama Maritime Museum

Japan's exports. Their stuff goes ALL over the world. Pretty remarkable considering when they started exporting there was only green tea & silk (according to Yoshi).

Yokohama Maritime Museum

All the leetle cars in the cargo bay headed for points unknown.

Yokohama Maritime Museum

The big vessel that holds all the leetle cars. :)

Yokohama Maritime Museum

This guy is guarding the museum. Doing a bang-up job.

Japan - all over

Typical Japanese vending machine. These are segoy!!

10th September 2008

Dad
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Hi
Hi, Am enjoying your running comments and pictures. Wish I was there, but will have fun hearing all about it this fall.

11th September 2008

Amy
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Good Times!
Hey you! Glad you're having a good time. Lots of fun pix, too! Saw on the news this morning that there was an earthquake in Hokkaido, which jogged my memory that you were there--hoping you weren't in Hokkaido just yet. Anyhow, beer? Popular? See: this is why I would've LOVED to be in your luggage! Don't forget to come back, dear!

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