Favorite thing: Hakone is, yes, a crowded spot. Where in Japan is not crowded? Still it has an intriguing appeal to the visitor. Expectations are usually meet if you do not ask for too much. In this trip, nevertheless, I had learnt about the lack of discipline in my family. Gone are the days when
I said "smile!" and every one did it in a perfect sincrony. It took several shots to get every one smiling...
I am glad that -at home no one follows orders like cows. Looking forward to seeing my kids performance in life...
Fondest memory: Be together.
Updated May 6, 2003
Favorite thing: Another museum that worths a look is the Glass museum - exhibits both classical and contemporary glass works. It's within 7 minutes walk from Fuji-Hakone Guest House [see my accomodation tips under Japan page and ask lovely Tomomi and Chihiro the direction]. It's a small but stylish museum.
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