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November 14th 2008
Published: November 18th 2008
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We were exrtremely fortunate to be shown Tokyo by our kind and generous hosts Rami, Rob and their three lovely boys, Makoto, Taikan and Kojin. Their kindness extended not only to treating us to a night on the 34th floor of the Tokyo Dome Hotel, but also to looking after us in their home for three days. Our time with the family was truly memorable and we can not thank them enough for their generous... Read Full Entry



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Superhero
....is the one on the left
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Photo 13
Entrance to Sensoji Entrance to Sensoji
Entrance to Sensoji
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Market stalls on the approach to the templeMarket stalls on the approach to the temple
Market stalls on the approach to the temple
Sensoji TempleSensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Duncan and Rob chatting in the foreground
Food stalls around SensojiFood stalls around Sensoji
Food stalls around Sensoji
Food stalls around SensojiFood stalls around Sensoji
Food stalls around Sensoji
Food stalls around SensojiFood stalls around Sensoji
Food stalls around Sensoji
Temple goersTemple goers
Temple goers
Wafting the smoke over ones head and body promotes well being of body and spirit.
Makoto demos how to purify ourselves before entering the templeMakoto demos how to purify ourselves before entering the temple
Makoto demos how to purify ourselves before entering the temple
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Photo 5
Temple roof taken by MakotoTemple roof taken by Makoto
Temple roof taken by Makoto
Tatami mat making in the TempleTatami mat making in the Temple
Tatami mat making in the Temple
Also taken by Makoto
Another fabulous mealAnother fabulous meal
Another fabulous meal
Rob and Rami take us for another sumptious meal. This time marbled beef cooked in a hot pot at the table.
Makoto does the honours on the hot potMakoto does the honours on the hot pot
Makoto does the honours on the hot pot
It was cooked to melt in the mouth perfection. I'm drooling on the keyboard as I recollect.........
Beautiful restaurant interiorBeautiful restaurant interior
Beautiful restaurant interior
A gracious farewellA gracious farewell
A gracious farewell
That's it from Tokyo....for now.



18th November 2008

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