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Tokyo Catch up: Tsukiji dinner with Mieko-san

A bit late as life keeps zooming on (it does get faster and faster doesn't it?), but I wanted to document a lovely, special dinner I had with Mieko-san. Usually when we meet up, it's along with a group, either the old group we used to always hang with when I lived in Tokyo, or with other Tokyoites I try to meet each time I'm back). This time, it was just us; I loved it.

We ate a restaurant in Tsukiji (world's largest fish market), close to where she works since she had to go back to work after our dinner. I'm so glad I got to have her time in spite her super packed schedule. We had such fresh seafood! But really, I simply enjoyed our precious one-on-one time. I really miss Mieko-san.

Slowly I'm documenting T finally wearing   pieces from the cutest basket of clothes Mieko-san got T last last time I was in Tokyo. Mieko-san is totally T's auntie.

Settling in, going out

I always arrive on Sunday (late), so I have a full day to get over jet-lag before starting work on Tuesday. Since I didn't have Tesla, my mom and I enjoyed some quality time on Monday. We went shopping, and in the evening, found a neighborhood bar right at the suburban station my parents live at (Hiyoshi). The bartender was very professional, and made the most elegant (and tiny) drinks that cost, er, $20 each. My mom and I loved sharing the experience, albeit a bit spendy. I had a Blue Moon.

 

 

Below is my first lunch, a traditional miso-saba meal. Later that night, after the bar, my dad met up with us, and we went to a tiny Italian restaurant. Very special to be able to share these moments with my parents.

  

Today I got caught up with regular work at the office. And did Skype with Dav and Tesla. She seems to totally understand I'm over at Grandpa/Grandma's over in Japan.

Tomorrow, meetings start.