Events in July–August 2023

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July

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July 10, 2023(1 event)

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
July 11, 2023(1 event)

Arrive Narita - 3:10pm Japan Time*


July 11, 2023

Narita Airport
1-1 Furugome
Narita, Chiba 282-0004
Japan
July 12, 2023
July 13, 2023(2 events)

Activate JR Pass*


July 13, 2023

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

ORDERED on 5/15/23

We'll each get a one-week JR Pass from Amnet. We can take most any train as often as we like, including the Shinkansen (Bullet Train).

JR Pass Info: https://travelwithamnet.com/jr-pass

Only for foreign tourists

Must pick up at Amnet office with passport

Activate in Japan before first use

 

Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*


July 13, 2023

This our favorite local festival. It is located in Hirano on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture.

Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka

Click here for Hirano Gion Info

Yamatoji Line from JR Namba Station

Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
2 Chome-1-67
Hirano Miyamachi, Osaka 547-0046
Japan
July 14, 2023(1 event)

?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk


July 14, 2023

July 15, 2023
July 16, 2023
July 17, 2023(1 event)

Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*


July 17, 2023

 

Float at Gion Matsuri

Gion Matsuri is Kyoko's (and maybe Japan's) biggest festival.

Yamaboko Junko - July 17 - Giant floats are carried out of the local shrines and are placed in the streets for viewing. Street festivities, food and traditional performances fill every block of the area.

July 18, 2023(1 event)

Gion Matsuri Continued


July 18, 2023

July 19, 2023(1 event)

Last day JR Pass


July 19, 2023

July 20, 2023(1 event)

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

July 21, 2023
July 22, 2023(1 event)

Ferry to Iriomote*


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
July 23, 2023
July 24, 2023(1 event)

Ferry to Ishigaki*


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
July 25, 2023(1 event)

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

July 26, 2023
July 27, 2023
July 28, 2023(1 event)

TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family


July 28, 2023

July 29, 2023(1 event)

TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family


July 29, 2023

July 30, 2023(1 event)

Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*


July 30, 2023

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.

July 31, 2023(1 event)

Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*


July 31, 2023

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.

August

August 1, 2023(1 event)

Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*


August 1, 2023

Giants vs Swallows - Tokyo Dome

Schedule - https://www.giants.jp/en/schedule/?month=202308

 

Tokyo Dome
1 Chome-3-61 Koraku
Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004
Japan
August 2, 2023(1 event)

teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*


August 2, 2023

11-11:30am Reservation - Timed Entry

teamLab Planets Tokyo

https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/

・teamLab App
Understand Deeply and Enjoy More
We have prepared a guide app that allows you to read the concepts of the artworks near you.

Create the Artwork with Others
In The Infinite Crystal Universe, you can participate in the art using this app. You create the artwork with those around you.

Download the app for free
https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/#app

・Distributed Fire
Light the Flame
When you launch this app and approach Universe of Fire Particles Falling from the Sky, your flame will ignite and you can take the artwork home with you.

Share the Flame
If you approach other people with the app, you can share your flame with them.

Download the app for free
https://teamlabfire.page.link/planets

Address:
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061

〒135-0061 東京都江東区豊洲6丁目1−16

 

 

teamLab Planets Tokyo
Toyosu 6-1-16
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061
Japan
August 3, 2023(1 event)

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

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September

September 1, 2023
September 2, 2023