Why Japan feels safe

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“If we can build a successful city for children than we can build a successful city for all people. ”
– David Byrne

Emma made the comment in Tokyo that it seems like the city was made by people who like people (and like being outside).

It makes sense that it is common in Japanese culture that young children are trusted to go out into the community alone to travel to school and do chores for their family, etc. I had an experience where I walked several blocks with a small group of really young kids walking to school and they were completely independent. It was wonderful to see in person.

Tokyo 20

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We woke up at 8:30 a.m. in Tokyo on a Tuesday and after coffee preparared to leave our Airbnb. We had amassed a large quantity of souvenirs and it was a job getting everything in the bags and cases.

We walked around for a bit before taking trains and the monorail to the airport. The views from the monorail were completely different in the light of day. Tokyo was clear and we saw Mt. Fuji so well that maiki gasped when they first spotted it.

We flew out at around 6pm and arrived home in the Bay Area at 10 am Tuesday. Just like the first flight maiki and I attempted to rest while Emma stayed awake. A bit of coffee got me home and we all went to sleep at 3pm in the afternoon – still Tuesday. It was our longest travel day ever but we made it!

Crossing a pedestrian bridge to buy one last roasted sweet potato at the market before we left. Sadly they were sold out. 🙁

Monrail views!

This view reminds me of San Francisco, where you turn the corner of a tall building in SOMA and there is the Bay Bridge.

Of course there is a Godzilla. 🙂

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We visited the Rainbow Sewerage museum. Emma wanted to see all of the decorated man hole covers but they were only on a poster. It was still a very informative little museum.

These are a few we’ve found out in the world.

Bus views

Seiko building

We visited Sou Sou.

Fancy coat

In SF we visit the Kinokuniya book store. This sign was for a market. We buy their white French bread because it is the only one made without milk.

Emma with an E at the shiny Loewe building.