Category Archives: Tokyo

Last Day in Tokyo

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

We have started our journey home…and have a 5 hour stopover in Kuala Lumpur from 4:30am to 9:30am. Yuck! But the good thing is that the wifi is okay so I have the opportunity to do the final Tokyo blog. … Continue reading →

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Farewell Tokyo

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

Our time in Tokyo has been brilliant. We leave this evening, so are all packed. We will leave our luggage at the hotel while we spend the day at the National Museum. It is very easy to get around on … Continue reading →

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Out and About Again in Tokyo

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

You really can’t come to Tokyo and not visit the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Not only was the view from Mag’s Park above the road impressive but crossing the street with the other pedestrians was fun. It is a very busy … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Quilt Festival – Day 4 & Nippori Textile Town

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

And now for the shopping experience! Yesterday we visited the Nippori Textile Town, a street specialising in all things textile. Many shops selling mostly dressmaking fabrics, and or, heavier weight furnishing fabrics lined the streets, but the occasional shop had … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Quilt Festival – Day 3

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

After our visit to the gardens this morning we had a rest and returned so the festival to see the final sections of quilts. We will have to return over the next couple of days to do the market stalls….we … Continue reading →

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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

It is said that Koishikawa Korakuen Garden was originally created in the early stage of the Edo period in 1629 by Mito Komen. It is built in the Kaiyu style of garden, which I think means that it has a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Quilt Festival – Day 2

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

Well, we really have seen some very special quilts today. Again the dome was crowded with eager shoppers and onlookers. Here are some of the amazing quilts we saw today. It has been interesting to be inspired, even enthralled, by … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Quilt Festival – Day 1

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

With great excitement Maureen & I headed down to the Dome today to start our enjoyment of visiting the festival. And what a spectacle it is. We have decided to view all the quilt exhibits before we start on the … Continue reading →

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More Tokyo Sights

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

We have had another wonderful day exploring Tokyo. It was much colder today as the wind is still blowing making it feel very much colder than the 8-9 deg it was. First stop was Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Sightseeing

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

Our first day has been such a lovely experience. The people are very helpful and polite, the subway easy to navigate, the sights a contrast of old and new, and the food excellent. We took the subway to pick up … Continue reading →

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We have arrived in Tokyo

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Kerry & Jim

Maureen and I have safely arrived in Tokyo to attend the Tokyo Quilt Festival and I can assure you we are very excited to be here. This photo was taken at the Perth Airport at about 1am Tuesday morning as … Continue reading →

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