I am currently sitting in the Delta Terminal of the L.A. airport trying to keep myself awake while I wait to board my flight to Salt Lake City, where I will rejoin my girls, Mr. Fuji (he had a separate flight home), and my in-laws. My trip to Tokyo was absolutely wonderful, albeit way too short. I wondered if it would still feel familiar, if it would still be “my Tokyo,” the Tokyo I came to know and love so well during the years that I lived there. I need not have worried. I had many moments where it was hard to believe that I had been gone for two years, as it felt like I had never left. Tokyo is such a unique mix of old and modern, of traditions and trends, and of quirky and odd. I already miss it. I just hope that I was able to fill up my reserves enough to last me until I am able to go back again.
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These are wonderful pictures. I can see by what you posted how much you love Japan. Heck, you make ME love Japan with these wonderful shots! (You got the recipes for all those pastries, right?)
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Beauty-full pictures. When I finally make it to Tokyo I want you to be my tourguide, deal ; ) & I’m with Fuji Nana I’m hoping too that you have the recipes for those pastries *swoon*
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Welcome Back!! Beautiful Pictures!!! Makes me want to visit Tokyo, ASAP!!! :)
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Great pictures. Look forward to hearing more about the trip when you get back home.
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Gorgeous pictures Rachael! Can’t wait to read more!
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Thanks for sharing…it makes me want to go back to Japan so bad!
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Natsukashii…I love Tokyo for many of the same reasons.
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“Tokyo is such a unique mix of old and modern, of traditions and trends, and of quirky and odd.”
Exactly! That is how I feel and what I miss about it. I haven’t been there in years…
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I love the pictures! How awesome! I would love to go there with you sometime. My daughter said just the other day that she’d like to live in Japan so she could eat sushi everyday! :) Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
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Great pictures!
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I can see why you feel sentimental about Tokyo. It looks like a fascinating city. I look forward to seeing more photos!
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Ahhh…wonderful photos! I always think how inventive how pared down to the essence and how satisfying. Thanks for the peek.
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and now I am homesick. :( Gorgeous photos.
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How it gets under your skin! What is that?? I love the man in pink and all your photos convey what is special about Japan and your deep love for it all!
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I have tears in my eyes! What a thrill to see Japan again, and through the “eyes” of a friend! When you are you leading a tour?? ;-) I’m SO there! Enjoy the rest of your family time in SLC! Can’t wait to catch up soon :-)
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MAC Reply:
July 8th, 2010 at 12:46 am
@MAC, I really should proof ready before submitting! I meant to say, “When are you leading a tour?
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MAC Reply:
July 8th, 2010 at 12:48 am
@MAC, See what I mean, I NEED to proof read! It’s late….clearly I need to go to bed. :-(
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Amazing trip and amazing pictures! I’ d love to go to Japan…
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I am so glad you had such a marvelous time! The photos are fantastic! I miss Tokyo and I’ve never even been there ;)
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such nice clicks,..thnks for sharin
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Japan’s one of my fave countries. These pix are so well-taken. Thks for sharing!
Luxury Indulgence
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Fab pictures!! My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Japan and now I can not wait!! thanks for sharing!
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Wonderful, wonderful pictures! Ohh, you’re making ME miss Japan too!
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Great shots. I’ve never been before but your photos make it look very inviting.
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I loved Tokyo as well, but I never saw the Bunny Guy. You lead an exciting life–glad you were able to go.
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Yes, Japan is unique and fascinating. I love it, too!
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Dear Rachael!
Greetings!
Thank you so much for a good picture report and showing to the world the real face of Japan!
Definitely more interesting than a lot of inane reports from so-called “established” media!
Peopl will love you for that!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
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hey!! what day were you at Harajuku??? I was there too but it wasn’t NEARLY that crowded! :)
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Beautiful pictures!
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UGH – thank you so much for these pictures!
I loved in a tiny town 45 minutes south of Tokyo for a summer in college, then returned for a week several years ago, and there is honestly not a day that goes by that I don’t think of it. Japan is truly infectious and I miss it so much!
Truly tickled to see that Yoshinoya sign in the crowded street picture. I gained about 7lbs on bowls of pure Yoshi heaven when I lived there!!
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Stunning. This makes me want to learn Japanese!!
Also, I had no idea that bananas are so much hipper over there!
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You make me miss a place I’ve never even been. It looks both reverent and whimsical. Loved your photos!
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I’m feeling homesick for Tokyo. Jesse suggested he write up some grant proposals so we can go back! I never thought I’d hear him say that!
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Fabulous pictures! I feel like you gave a little taste of everything with these. I’d love to see it some day, thanks for sharing! It’s a great feeling, albeit sometimes bittersweet, feeling like you can call two places “home”, isn’t it?
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Lovely photos! Makes me wish I could go there too!
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I’ve always wanted to visit Japan. One day! :) Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos. I love the second picture with the cobbled street/walkway.
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