The boys survived Fuji but with sunburns and aching legs... I was so glad I didn't go with them We never made to Ohara as the ryokan (Japanese inn) closed its reception at ten and we were in Kyoto (one hour from Ohara) at eleven. So we went to Tani House as suggested by Tokio-passi. It was cheap (3,000￥/person) and we got snacks and breakfast too. The place is run by Mrs. Tani and she speaks a little English as well, which was nice at that hour. I feel there'...

Ohayoo!!! Trying to say good morning, not sure how to spell it anymore... Now we're at Kawaguchi-ko, well actually I am as the boys are climbing Mount Fuji through Kawaguchi-ko route (I guess). It's a good thing I didn't even prepare to climb Fuji-san as I got myself a nasty cold... I always get them in places with heavy AC. We had a lovely time relaxing in Shimoda. The beaches were actually packed full!!! Our ryokan (Japanese inn) in Shimoda, Kur Haus Ishibash...

Konban wa! Yesterday we went to Bonsai Village near Omiya station... I didn't realize that Tomi really meant a village as it was an area where a group of men decided to start growing bonsai in their backyards. It was quite overwhelming to see all those bonsai lined up... unfortunately we weren't allowed to take pictures of them. Today we've been to Ghibli Museum near Mitaka (near Tokyo). It was amazing! Well I'm a fan so anything related to Studio Ghibli is won...

Hi　all! Here we are for the third day in Tokyo. We didn't get to see much of Osaka as we stayed in Shin-Osaka (north from Osaka station) and we were a bit sleepy after the nine hour flight and an hour spent in the passport check... On Sunday we went to Shinjuku to see the night life (as well as for a bite to eat) as now we're staying in Ueno or Akihabara, depending on which map you read... Yesterday we went to Akihabara's electronic city to get a camera for ...