The most amazing site from yesterday travels was the immense impact of the Cherry blossoms everywhere. People were picnicking under the blossoms throughout Ueno Park, and the cherry trees were in full bloom lining many of the city’s streets.
We really enjoyed the Tokyo zoo, where the Giant Panda is a main attraction, and there were other animals we had never seen before. We also rode on a suspended monorail at the zoo.
The Tokyo history museum was very interesting and entertaining, as it had many models and interactive exhibits. We finished the day with Tokyo friends, with a traditional Japanese dinner (sitting on the floor in traditional room). We had the wonderful marbled beef that they have only in Japan, boiled right at our table and dipped in a variety of sauces. Also, vegetables, sea urchin, shrimp tempura, straw mushrooms, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and edible wild plants.
Wow!
Just from the pictures the scenery looks breathtaking! Thanks for keeping us updated. =)
WOW! The pictures are awesome! I love the view of amazing Chinese blossoms everywhere… Do you guys have pictures from traditional Japanese dinner?
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Oh, I hope everyone can forgive my very little sister and her incredible error regarding Japan’s magnificent cherry blossom trees.
What a great place.
You have some great pictures. Thank you for sharing your trip. I am glad to see that you are in some photos too. Cathy may be a bit to tall to carry those buckets!