Events in July–August 2023

  • Get Eyeglasses*

    Category: Eyeglasses Get Eyeglasses*

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    July 26, 2023

    We will definitely be getting new eyeglasses while in Japan, probably while we are in Yokohama. Prices are very reasonable, so you might consider getting some if you can find a style you like. The whole process takes about an hour.

  • Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

    Category: Tram Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

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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