– 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. – MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather. Daytrip to Hakone 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 – – – We will visit Kyoko's family for lunch. Her brother will be coming in from Tokyo. We plan to be back to Kamakura for dinner. – After lunch Kyoko and Mihoko (& maybe Sarah) will go back to Kyoko’s mother’s. Ian will stay in Kamakura. They will have dinner there without us.
Events in July–August 2023
Get Eyeglasses*
July 26, 2023 Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
July 27, 2023
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 28, 2023 TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 29, 2023 Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
July 30, 2023 Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*
July 31, 2023
Get Eyeglasses*
Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*