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.

Sitting - waiting
Bengals

possibly mother and daughter
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A lot of them were hiding, but this one was friendly
Getting comfy
Beautiful markings
Family of Three

I just sat and waited. A few other people arrived after me and left because the cats didn't go to them. I guess they had paid and…
It was really hot!

Almost 40 degree heat factor and three cats to warm my legs...almost unbearablele!
Pretty one!

One of us was comfortable - it wasn't me!
Photo booth fun

We couldn't resist - no idea what we were doing, very hit and miss!
Result!
Pretty Purikura
Photo stickers

WeThere were four, so we kept one each
Photo stickers

They are tiny - just for fun so terrible quality
Beer o'clock

We found a rooftop bar to chill out before dinner
Rooftop bar Kyoto

Yadine awaits plum wine The bar was full of teenagers, taking advantage of the special drinks and food offer
Panoramic view

There was a nice breeze, our reason for the visit - lanterns were swaying gently
Riverside view

Looking down at the kawayuka-style restaurants
Sunset over Kyoto
Rutubo shiba-dog

Jennifer found us this great place for dinner on Thursday
Kyoto gin

As recommended by our waitress. Needing a change from plum wine and lemon sours....
Tuna dish

Great food at this bar. The tuna dish is a standout, including grapes, olives and coriander, delicious!