Events in July–August 2023

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July

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July 11, 2023(1 event)

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

 

July 12, 2023(1 event)

Dinner @ Zaraku


July 12, 2023


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

July 13, 2023(1 event)

Check Out: 10:00 am


July 13, 2023

July 14, 2023(2 events)

Lunch - Shinsekai*


July 14, 2023

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

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

 

July 15, 2023(1 event)

EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan


July 15, 2023

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

EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM


July 17, 2023

July 18, 2023(1 event)

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

July 19, 2023
July 20, 2023(4 events)

Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*


July 20, 2023

Get train by 10 am to Kansai Int'l Airport for 2:20 pm flight. Need to figure out breakfast beforehand.

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*


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.

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 20, 2023

July 21, 2023(3 events)

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!*


July 21, 2023

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

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 21, 2023

July 22, 2023(2 events)

Check out 11:00 am latest


July 22, 2023

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 22, 2023

July 23, 2023(2 events)

SUNRISE!! - 5:45 AM*


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.

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 23, 2023

July 24, 2023(4 events)

Check out 10:00 am*


July 24, 2023

Beach Hotel Sunshine allows guests to use the pool and facilities for the rest of the day after check out!!

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

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 24, 2023

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
July 25, 2023(2 events)

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

SUNSET - From Airplane During Flight - 7:32 PM!!!


July 25, 2023

July 26, 2023(1 event)

Check out 10:00 am


July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023(1 event)

Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*


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

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

Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!


July 29, 2023

July 30, 2023
July 31, 2023(1 event)

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

August

August 1, 2023(1 event)

Check out 10:00 am


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September

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