Japan

Lesley and Caroline were lucky enough to be invited to attend a conference in Japan by colleagues. They flew from Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda airport, taking a bullet train to Kyoto on September 1st. After a week in Kyoto with colleagues from Japan and business associates from the USA, they travelled back to Tokyo - narrowly avoiding a major typhoon.

Boat trip

Deciding to be tourists for the final afternoon. Free hats to protect from the very hot sun
Some boats

The guide spoke only Japanese - so we had no idea what we were seeing
Bridge

Some very low bridges
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Tree

Struggling city tree. Also note the handy paper fan we were given for the trip
Commuters
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Last supper

Arranged to meet Caroline's cousin on our last night - biblical thunderstorm so delayed until it started easing. She suggested T.Y…
Hot inside

We sat outside - it was just as hot, even by the water and not relieved by the storm
Cold drinks

With lots of ice. Probably cocktails
Tuna salad