Stan, Shirley and Pat waiting for our flight Yesterday we took an easy 2 hour flight from Busan to Tokyo and we're in Japan.
We met our guide Helen and she whisked us to a small restaurant for a light snack. This restaurant has been in the same family for 12 generations.
After a short visit to a Buddhist temple we arrived at our hotel, which is well located with multiple restaurants and convenience stores nearby.
We met our guide Helen and she whisked us to a small restaurant for a light snack. This restaurant has been in the same family for 12 generations.
After a short visit to a Buddhist temple we arrived at our hotel, which is well located with multiple restaurants and convenience stores nearby.
 12th generation owner of our lunch restaurant |  3 story pagoda at Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple |
| After breakfast at our hotel this morning, we visited the 1,000 foot high observation deck in the Tokyo Tower. |  |  |
Next, we visited the Tsukiji Fish Market, the largest wholesale seafood market in the world. Unfortunately, the inner market where all manner of catch from strips of seaweed to almost 600-pound pieces of tuna are sold is closed on Wednesday. But the outer market with it's many food vendors was open. We took off to explore and enjoy lunch on our own - primarily sushi.
Afterwards, we visited Asakusa where we observed, then participated in a Japanese Dancing Class with Master Yoko Namishima.
 Geishas in training? |  Master Yoko Namishima |  Randy and Kathy in traditional wedding garb |
This evening we will enjoy a traditional bento, welcome dinner at a local restaurant followed by walk through the Ginza area.
