Mariko & Mos Burger

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On Saturday, Alek, Belinda and I drove to a small town called Mariko, about half an hour away from Shizuoka city. We went to a couple of temples and then to a big workshop/arts center where you can go and make your own handicrafts (like pottery etc.). We didn't have time to make anything but I will probably go back sometime before December. We ate lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant and then went for a walk around the area.

You can read more about my week in the comments under the photos.

Tokyo tomorrow!!! Belinda, Tomoko and I are staying one night in Roppongi (clubbing area of Tokyo - should be lots of fun!)....will report again soon!

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Photos

Mariko
Arts Center

Mariko
Seigan-ji Temple

Mariko
Seigan-ji Temple

Mariko
Cemetery

Mariko
Stall on the side of the road with honesty box.

Mariko
Just an example of how realistic the fake food displays are.

Mariko
Reataurant we ate lunch at.

Mariko
My lunch - there were no surprises as it looked exactly like the display food!

Mariko
Inside the Gallery

Mariko
Hiking path. Within 5 metres, there was a complete change of scenery - from plum blossoms to rainforest environment

Mariko
Hiking path. Mariko is famous for their plum blossoms which were just beginning to flower.

Farewell Party
for Belinda and Alek at Mrs Nagata's brand new Pub

Farewell Party
Tomoko, Belinda, Me, Alek and Mrs Nagata. We all stayed there and drank and ate till 2am

Mos Burger
The best burger place ever! It was Mos Burger's Birthday the day we went so they gave everyone a present - a little pot plant (box on the left).

Dinner Party
at our house with Belinda's friends from swimming. I cooked paella and it was a hit!

Japanese Restaurant
"Fukuichi"

Japanese Restaurant
"Fukuichi"

Japanese Restaurant
"Fukuichi"