This nashi pear, practically a national emblem of Japan. And our sweet neighbour for thinking of us.
This slice of heaven, a breathtaking saloon of a bar and lounge on the second floor of an equally stunning book store, Tsutaya at the Daikanyama T-Site, Tokyo, (just casually open from 7am - 2am, like any cool place in Tokyo). Thank you to the best tour guide ever and lovely new friend for taking me there! Note: this place has even been described as, "Tokyo's Stunning Palace For The Printed Word," by CNN, and although an elaborate title, it's no joke.
A rainy day didn't put off these Matsuri (Summer Festival) preparations at my teeny local community centre.
How I imagine The Wizard Of Oz would be like, if it were set in Japan.
And because rargh! Another unknown fact I learned the hard way - Japan has nasty insects!! This tiny sucker fell out of a tree into the crook of my elbow and proceeded to send a burning pain through my entire arm. Why did I love this about Japan this week? Because I grew up in Australia, and I am convinced it was my immunity built up from having been stung from way worse (not a great advertisement for Australia here) that stopped the burning pretty soon afterwards. Hah! Take that tiny ninja stinger thing!
My mother is coming to visit us (happiness overload!) in Tokyo tomorrow for two weeks. We are planning a few trips away, some sightseeing, and plenty of mother-daughter-'bub' time. I will be back around here after she heads home (please time go slowly!) to Australia.
I hope you have a great weekend and next couple of weeks!
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