Events in July–August 2023

  • Leave for Japan - JFK 12:55 PM - UPDATED 7/9/23*

    Category: Flight Leave for Japan - JFK 12:55 PM - UPDATED 7/9/23*


    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
  • Arrive Narita - 3:10pm Japan Time*

    Category: Flight Arrive Narita - 3:10pm Japan Time*


    July 11, 2023

    Narita Airport
    1-1 Furugome
    Narita, Chiba 282-0004
    Japan
    Private Limo to Tokyo*

    Category: Private Limo Private Limo to Tokyo*


    July 11, 2023

    Order number 4843419842 via Klook app.
    BB-Trip Ltd. - Meet & Greet Service at Gate

    Narita to Shibuya Station
    Comfort 7 seater (Toyota Alphard/Honda Odyssey or similar)

    $132.25

    Booking Information

    Booking reference ID:PAX013787
    Payment reference ID:QX8MRTX56WLSK2C2
    Booked on:10 Jul 2023 05:22

     

     

    We will get in too late to take the Narita Express as originally planned.

     

     

    Tokyo Food Suggestions*

    Category: Meal Tokyo Food Suggestions*


    July 11, 2023

    In case we're at a loss for a place to eat... -

    Probably the best choices:

    Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Local Bars and Eats - Official Site with recommendations

    Also:

    Taijuen ShibuyaFacebook Page

    5 Great Value Steakhouses in Tokyo

    https://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/en

     

  • Dinner @ Zaraku

    Category: Meal Dinner @ Zaraku


    July 12, 2023


    Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 1 Chome−25−6, Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Bldg., 3F

  • Lunch - Shinsekai*

    Category: Meal Lunch - Shinsekai*


    July 14, 2023

    Shinsekai
    3 Chome-2
    Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0002
    Japan
    Osaka Food Suggestions*

    Category: Meal Osaka Food Suggestions*


    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

     

  • Kyoto Food Suggestions*

    Category: Meal Kyoto Food Suggestions*


    July 18, 2023

    In case we're at a loss for a place to eat...

    Ponto-cho Alley
    - Great Restaurants
    - Traditional Tea Houses
    - Restaurants on the east side have outdoor decks overlooking the Kamogawa River

    https://sharing-kyoto.com/Eat-Drink/Central_Kyoto_Area/Kaiseki-Kyo_Ryori?fulltext=

    https://www.insidekyoto.com/best-restaurants-in-kyoto

  • Flight to Ishigaki - 2:20pm departure*

    Category: Flight Flight to Ishigaki - 2:20pm departure*


    July 20, 2023

    Peach Aviation - MM235

    Simple Peach Fare
    Osaka
    KIX
    2:20 PM

    2h 25m
    Ishigaki
    ISG
    4:45 PM

    Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*

    Category: Meal Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*


    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

    Dinner with Rie*

    Category: Meal Dinner with Rie*


    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.

  • Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*

    Category: Meal Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*


    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

    Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*

    Category: Meal Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*


    July 21, 2023

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

  • Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*

    Category: Meal Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*


    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

    Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*

    Category: Meal Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*


    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
  • Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*

    Category: Meal Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*


    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

    Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*

    Category: Flight Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*


    July 25, 2023

    eTickets (PDF):

    David - ITR24310534

    Patty - ITR24310532

    Ian - ITR24310529

    Kyoko -ITR24310531

    Sarah - ITR24310533

     

    Ishigaki to Tokyo
    July 25, 2023
    3h Nonstop
    Japan Airlines - JL974

    Economy
    Ishigaki
    ISG
    7:10 PM

    3h
    Tokyo
    HND
    10:10 PM

  • Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*

    Category: Meal Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*


    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
  • Fly Back NYC/Hawaii - 5:30pm departure (IKS); 7:15 departure (DP)*

    Category: Flight Fly Back NYC/Hawaii - 5:30pm departure (IKS); 7:15 departure (DP)*


    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