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Shopping street

We had planned to have a drink at the Park Hyat (Lost in Translation) and did some window shopping on the way to the undergorund
Tokyo evening

After a visit to the new factory building, we take a long train ride back to central Tokyo. We had been recommended the Oriental…
Team photo
Box making

Seki shows us his work station
Finishing to perfection

This is the back of the frame - customers in Japan like to have everything neatly sealed with coloured paper tape
Framing

It's interesting for us to see the frame making side of the business
Meeting Jasmine

Jasmine places all the orders with CXD UK office - it's good to finally meet!
Archival board

We can see why they are moving to larger premises
Sushi

really good sushi
Sushiro

We got sushi for lunch nearby
Larson Juhl Nippon

Day two in Tokyo. Up early for the train to the office in Tokyo. A photo of Caroline for CXD social media. After a short meeting h…
Another loo

No English at all on this one and it has auto lid opening. Every time you walk past the door it opens or closes the lid. Also the…
Skytree

The hotel reception suggested we go to the Skytree to eat dinner. We found a great cheap noodle bar (and many shops)
Roof terrace

One of the things that attracted me to this hotel was the amazing roof terrace. It was getting dark by now and I found the low met…
Hotel bar

Long day. - time for a G&T in the bar
Free phone

There's a free phone for international calls and you can take it out of the hotel with you to use maps and tourist info. Fantastic
One@Tokyo

We've arrived! Our last hotel of the trip. Designed by cult architect Kengo Kuma. We got a good deal online, so changed last minut…
Room

The rooms are nicely designed and really comfortable - even room for luggage
Storage

Safe, torch etc.
Tokyo sunset

Right opposite the Skytree - quite a view. You can pay to go up to the viewing deck and maybe see Mount Fiji in the distance
Cool corridor

This is our floor