JAPAN Tokyo 18th - 21st September

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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 hospitality. Highlights during our stay were, fantastic food and restaurant experiences, Sumo, sampling the night life courtesy of Rob whilst he DJ'd and having such great hosts!!

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Photos

Tokyo Dome Hotel 34th floor
Sima is rather pleased to be in a luxurious Hotel. Rami and Rob - our hosts in Tokyo - were so kind to treat us to a stay here for our first night.

Choiboshi Teppei
Rami treated us in this fantastic fish restaurant

Choiboshi Teppei
We choose our veggies

Choiboshi Teppei
Sake! Sign of a good restaurant when they overfill the glass. A demonstration of their genorisity as hosts.

Choiboshi Teppei
End of the meal. A pic with the staff

Drinks in very cool bar
Salt at the door to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Gracious hosts in the bar
The bar is run by a family well known for making kimonos

Rami and Rob's boys demonstrate Sumo
Taikan (4) left, Makoto (7) right....

Next day we meet the real deal
At the station on the way to a Sumo tournament

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Photos 6 - 17 - Saturday afternoon at the Sumo

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