Hamouras & Jeremmy
by Sharrie
Here's the 2 VTers who have been very kind to put up with me on this wonderful hike to Takao-san.
Our very own Dimitris (from Greek) & Atsuko!
(Purple vs Pink; wasn't there a movie with the title Kramer vs Kramer? Something like that? ;-))
Atsuko has so kindly invited me to stay at her apartment! Well, may be one day... Thanks! :-)
In the mean time, Atsuko, leave Dimitris alone with his computer games!
We can then go shopping & get some of those Gucci bags :-)))
Hachioji-shi: A pretty town outside Tokyo
by lourdesmaria
I encourage all travelers who want to see Tokyo to consider lodging at a small business class hotel in a sleeper town outside of Tokyo. Or, if you're blessed with Japanese friends, make them an offer to share expenses and stay with them in the suburbs.
My friend had a very small one room efficiency in a neighborhood dotted with convenience stores, small eateries and business class hotels.
You get the best of both worlds: quiet and the ability to go to Tokyo when you have the stamina to deal with the crowds and bright lights.
Not to mention a chance to save some money and meet some down to earth people outside the status and glitz of Tokyo.