Events in July–August 2023

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June 25, 2023
June 26, 2023
June 27, 2023
June 28, 2023
June 29, 2023
June 30, 2023

July

July 1, 2023
July 2, 2023
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July 5, 2023
July 6, 2023
July 7, 2023
July 8, 2023
July 9, 2023
July 10, 2023 (1 event)


July 10, 2023

Depart - July 10 12:55 PM- New York JFK

Booking Numbers:

Barbour
Air Canada = 426ET7
Asiana = 23859526

Slater
Air Canada = 44os99
Asiana = 97564329

Flight 1 - JFK to Seoul ICN
Asiana Airlines - Flight No. OZ 221

Depart - JFK Terminal 1 - 12:55 PM
Arrive - Seoul ICN - Terminal 1 - 5:35 PM (Tue, July 11 Seoul Time)
Duration: 15h 40min

Layover: 55min

Flight 2 - Seoul to Narita (Tokyo)
Asiana Airlines - Flight No. OZ 108

Depart - Seoul ICN - Terminal 1 - 3:30 PM
Arrive - Tokyo NRT - 21:00
Duration: 2h 30min

 

ORIGINAL FLIGHT:

Flight 1 - NYC to Toronto

Depart 10:00 AM - JFK
Arrive 11:45 AM - Toronto YYZ
Flight No. AC 8553

Flight 2 - Toronto to Tokyo (Narita)

Depart 1:05 PM - Toronto YYZ
Arrive - 3:10PM (July 11 Japan Time) - Tokyo Narita
Flight No. AC 009

Booking Number (Barbour) - 426ET7

Seats

JFK - YYZ 16D, 16C, 16F

YYZ - NRT 27G, 27D, 27E

 

JFK
JFK Airport
Queens, NY 11430
USA
View Location
Map JFK
July 11, 2023 (2 events)
July 12, 2023 (1 event)


July 12, 2023

Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 1 Chome−25−6, Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Bldg., 3F
July 13, 2023 (1 event)

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July 13, 2023

Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html

Shinkansen Info:

https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen

Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen:

Tokyo Station JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit) 7:30-20:30
Tokyo Station JR Tokai Ticket Office (Yaesu Central Exit) 7:30-20:30

OR

Shinagawa Station Information Center (Central Ticket Gate) 9:00-19:00
Shinagawa Station JR Tokai Ticket Office 9:00-19:00

 
July 14, 2023 (2 events)


July 14, 2023

In case we can't find a place to eat (which is nearly impossible in Osaka)

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/30-cheap-and-delicious-restaurants-in-osaka/

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/20-recommended-places-to-eat-in-dotonbori-osaka/

Hokkyoku: Homemade Ice Candy (北極) - 3 Chome-8-22 Nanba Chuo-ku, Osaka - https://hokkyoku.jp/

Takoyaki -

Everywhere, but these are well-known

Acchichi Honpo (Fresh Catch) - 7-19, Souemon-cho, Chuo-ku (Open Late 2am) - http://www.acchichi.com/
Aizuya (Origin of Takoyaki) - B1F, Namba Chikatetsu Nannan Town, 5-4-1, Namba, Chuo-ku - https://www.aiduya.com/
Takoyaki Juhachiban - 1F, Nakaza Kuidaore Bldg., 1-7-21, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku - https://d-sons18.co.jp/
Kougaryu - https://kougaryu.jp/shop/

Okonomiyaki

Mizuno - 1-4-15, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-4-15 -
https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001278/

Ramen

Kinryu Ramen - Dotonbori Branch - 1-7-26, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-26 - https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001495/

Tempura

Sakamachi no Ten-don LUNCH ONLY (until 2pm or runs out) - 1-8-16, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001246/

Conveyor Belt Sushi

Kaitenzushi Chojiro Hozenji - 廻転寿司CHOJIRO 法善寺店

Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Namba-walk - 大起水産 回転寿司 なんばウォーク店

Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Dotombori - 大起水産 回転寿司 道頓堀店

Tekomai: All-You-Can-Eat-Steak - 4-16 Doyamacho Kita-ku, Osaka - http://298group.com/accessNamba.html

 
July 15, 2023 (1 event)


July 15, 2023

Train to Cable Car to Bus!! About 2-2.5  hours ride.
July 16, 2023
July 17, 2023 (1 event)
July 18, 2023 (1 event)
July 19, 2023 (2 events)
July 20, 2023 (5 events)

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July 20, 2023

Peach Aviation - MM235

Simple Peach Fare
Osaka
KIX
2:20 PM

2h 25m
Ishigaki
ISG
4:45 PM


July 20, 2023

Morinokenja
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki

Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1

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July 20, 2023

石垣島のグリルレストラン Island Sky Restaurant - Rooftop

Our friend, Rie (pronounced LEE-ay) is making reservations for us at least one night. We also will likely have dinner at the AirBNB at least one time.


July 20, 2023

July 21, 2023 (3 events)


July 21, 2023

Morinokenja
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki

Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1

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July 21, 2023

Rie will borrow table grill. We will go to supermarket for food on the way back from the beach.


July 21, 2023

July 22, 2023 (2 events)


July 22, 2023

Ferry from Ishigaki to Uehara (Port) Iriomote Island.

There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

Terminal Address: 1 Misakicho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan - 〒907-0012 沖縄県石垣市美崎町1

 

Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
1 Misakicho
Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
Japan
+81 980 83 0055
View Location
Map Ishigaki Ferry Terminal


July 22, 2023

July 23, 2023 (2 events)


July 23, 2023

I'm going. If you can get up to see it, it will be one of the most amazing things you will see in your life (not an exaggeration) - Weather depending.


July 23, 2023

July 24, 2023 (4 events)


July 24, 2023

Ferry from Uehara Port (Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル) Iriomote Island to Ishigaki

There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

Terminal Address: 〒907-1541 Okinawa, Yaeyama District, 竹富町上原553-1 (〒907-1541 沖縄県八重山郡 竹富町上原553-1)

Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
竹富町上原553-1
Uehara, Okinawa 907-1541
Japan
View Location
Map Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル


July 24, 2023

Morinokenja
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki

Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1


July 24, 2023


July 24, 2023

Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1

Located in Misakicho District downtown

Rie made reservations

Hitoshi Ishiganto
197-1 Okawa
Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022
Japan
View Location
Map Hitoshi Ishiganto
July 25, 2023 (3 events)


July 25, 2023

Morinokenja
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki

Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1


July 25, 2023

July 26, 2023 (1 event)


July 26, 2023

Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama

Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes
July 27, 2023 (3 events)

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July 27, 2023

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July 27, 2023

MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather.

Daytrip to Hakone

  • Cable Car up mountain to Ropeway
  • See Mt Fuji... aka Fujisan... aka Fujiyama
  • Return on Ropeway
  • Onsen Bath
  • Dinner
  • Return to Yokohama

Ropeway to Lake Ashinoko (or next day, weather depending)*

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area.

Stops at Ōwakudani (大涌谷, lit. "Great Boiling Valley") sulfur fields for good-luck Kuro-tamago (Black Eggs)

Terminates at Lake Ashinoko and Mt Komagatake

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July 27, 2023

July 28, 2023
July 29, 2023 (1 event)


July 29, 2023

JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station

then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station
July 30, 2023
July 31, 2023 (1 event)


July 31, 2023

(Auto-translated) GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT is a pleasant restaurant consisting of a 60-year-old atelier and a garden terrace where you can fully enjoy the lush greenery of the garden. The concept is "Season-inspired" and "Fine-crafts". Seasonal and handmade are the themes. The cuisine is centered around dishes boldly using handmade loin ham, which can only be found here, in collaboration with "Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai," a local ham manufacturer with a 110-year history in Kamakura, as well as PIZZA, PANCAKE, GREEN, ICE CREAM, and other dishes using seasonal ingredients from Shonan. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA style. We also collaborated with "Kamakura Beer," a craft beer brewery also located in Kamakura. GARDEN HOUSE's original seasonal craft beer is kegged first thing in the morning and sent directly to you. You can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer that you can only drink here.

 

15-46 Onarimachi
Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012
Japan
View Location
Map Garden House Restaurant

August

August 1, 2023 (1 event)


August 1, 2023

August 2, 2023
August 3, 2023 (2 events)

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August 3, 2023

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August 3, 2023

Click for Narita Airport Map

Return - Aug 3 - Tokyo Narita

Barbour - Flight 1 - Tokyo to Montreal - Booking Number - 426ET7

Air Canada
Depart 5:30PM - Tokyo Narita Terminal 1
Arrive 4:50PM - Montreal (Yes, 40 minutes before we left on the same date!)
Flight No. AC 006

Flight 2 - Montreal to JFK

Depart 6:25PM - Montreal
Arrive 8:00PM - JFK
Flight No. AC 8898

Seats:
NRT - YUL 28G, 28D, 28E
YUL - JFK 16D, 16C, 16F

Slater - Tokyo to Honolulu

Zipair
Flight ZG002
Depart 7:15 pm JST - Narita
Arrive 7:50 am HST - Honolulu
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August 28, 2023
August 29, 2023
August 30, 2023
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September

September 1, 2023
September 2, 2023