Posts Tagged ‘tokyo’
Thomas Fever Japan
I love the way that in Japan Thomas Tank Engine is so popular. Look at this amazing bus! Imagine sending your children to kindy on that everyday. I know I would have no complaints! Thomas Tank and friends are an important part of our lives. Each train is a character that is [Read More]
What is Ichigo Cream Sando?
Now the title might sound decidely strange, but I was first offered this for school lunch in Japan years ago and I have never forgotten my initial surprise! Its a strawberry cream sandwich. It costs about 290 yen from the local 7-11 store or super and it tastes quite yummy. [Read More]
Touring Japan's Defense
Recently, I visited Japan’s Ministry of Defense on a guided tour. The headquarters for the MoD are in Ichigaya, Tokyo on a site which was established in 1874 with the Ichigaya Military Academy. The MoD is a more recent resident of the site arriving in 2007. Bookings [Read More]
Class Photos
Anyone know where these class photos were taken? Stay tuned I will do some digging around the kimono box and get back to the post with – who, why and where! Its wonderful to go through the old family photos and piece together the threads of lives. Not many old photos [Read More]
