Susan Grant
Susan Grant
Susan Grant

The Imperial Palace at Golden Hour and the Bowl of Awesomeness

After a nice long break this past month, I’m back to flying. This time I returned to Tokyo. I love Japan–the people, the food, the scenery, all of it. And I love Tokyo. Beneath that frenetic exterior, you can feel a deep calm.

On my layover I ignored my exhaustion and went out walking on a muggy early August evening and arrived at the Imperial Palace at golden hour. The glow of the setting sun was reflected inside the double bridges there. It was so beautiful. 

 

Emperor says, “Stay off my lawn…”

After walking about 4 miles, I wandered into a “mom and pop” place on the way back from the palace. Narrow staircase up to second floor. No English at all and that was fine. The menu had pics!! Plus beer is a universal word! The ramen was spicy and the bowl was lined in dried seaweed sheets–what a great idea! Mixed them into the broth and they softened and flavored the broth. NOM NOM!

 

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Cassie
Cassie
7 years ago

Gorgeous pictures! I haven’t put Tokyo at the top of my travel list, but this makes me want to go!

Nancy (Robinson) and Earl Davis '82
Nancy (Robinson) and Earl Davis '82
7 years ago

Sue,

Beautiful and yummy…thanks for the link.

Nancy and St Earl Davis ’82

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