Hello, friends and family, I hope you are all well and enjoying this lovely spring weather, though it already seems like summer here in Okinawa.   This post is from the first few days of our trip to Tokyo, over spring break.  It was our first time visiting and we were excited to check it out.  Hope you enjoy the pictures, I will share the rest of the trip with you in another post.  

The Tsukiji Fish Market was our first destination.  It’s said to be the largest fish market in the world. The market opens at around 4 AM, if you get there early enough they give out tickets to the first hundred who want to watch the tuna auctions.  These fish can go for the price of small car, we didn’t make it that early.  It was still a site to see all the different vendors selling any and everything related to seafood and the preparation.

The freshest of sushi prepared in front of you.

A happy customer.

I saw this gentleman on Pinterest when I was researching our trip.  He was so cute and had to be approaching his 90’s, he appears to be leaning over the stove, but he had severe kyphosis.  There was a nice crowd around his kitchen, I’m sure his ramen was delicious.

This soup looked and smelled amazing, and from the look of the long line waiting I’m sure it was.

These are large rice rolls usually mixed with a type of meat, often Spam, and then wrapped in seaweed.

Ava and I tried these, they looked and smelled so yummy.

Seaweed and Seasonings

Crowded side streets near the fish market.

Chocolate teeth and all, makes for perfect ending to a fun day at Tsukiji Fish Market.  Definitely worth a trip, if you’re in town for a few days check it out.

These trees were loaded with blooms, when the wind blew it looked like snow.

The park had groups of businessmen and women taking their lunch break.  We had a picnic and soaked in the view.

These ladies were taking care of the gardens at the park, all decked out in their aprons and hats.

Beautiful pink dogwoods reminded me of home.

The azaleas were also in bloom.

Burning some energy after our picnic.

Daddy’s girl!

We were fortunate to experience the cherry trees in full bloom, they were so beautiful. Hope enjoyed the pictures, more coming soon, just too many to post at once.  Enjoy the rest of your week.

Take Care,

Jessica