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Overnight trip to Atami 5

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When My sister and I went to Atami which was a small town on the east coast of Japan’s Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, we took a seasonal express train Marine express odoriko.
They services are scheduled to be introduced, running between Tokyo and Izukyu-Shimoda using E259 series 6-car EMUs normally used on Narita Express services.

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We enjoyed the ride, and bento for lunch.

Marine Express Odoriko – JR Izu (Japanese)

Overnight trip to Atami 4

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My sister and I went to Atami Plum (Ume) Garden which was a garden with Japanese Plums located in Atami.

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It was little chilly but we enjoyed looking at flowers.
The plums of this garden bloom from beginning of January to March.
During the Plum (Ume) season, there are events and food stands are held and open in the garden.

Atami Baien (Japanese)
Atami Baien - Shizuoka Guide

Touge no Ringo Ame

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I went to Karuizawa (1 hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen express) as a day trip.
And I got a cute apple candy in tiny ceramic rice cooker that named “Touge no Ringo Ame”.(峠のりんご飴)
The original is famous bento in small ceramic rice cooker named “Touge no Kamameshi“(峠の釜めし), and this candy was made for 125 years anniversary of Oginoya the company of this bento.

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The pottery became more small and cute for this special souvenir. I’ll re-use this as umeboshi-pickles pot.

Oginoya

Overnight trip to Atami 3

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My sister and I met a lovely cat at a hotel, ‘Kai’ in Atami. She looked like checking who was staying at the hotel.

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She was very friendly and she could be one of the reasons to come back here.

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See ya until next time!!

KAI Atami

Overnight trip to Atami 2

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Our rooms of the hotel were very cozy and very classical Japanese style.

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There was a large window, and we were able to see a lot of trees from there.
We had very good time in peace to sat down in front of the window and just relaxed.

KAI Atami

Overnight trip to Atami 1

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My sister and I went to Atami at Shizuoka pref. for an overnight trip to hot spring resort、Atami. Atami is very close to Tokyo. It takes less than 1 hour by a bullet train from Tokyo station. It is very easy to go on an overnight trip from Tokyo.

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We stayed at a hotel, ‘Kai’ in Atami. The hotel is classical Japanese style, but it was renovated beautifully.
Also, we are able to have a relaxed time taking baths in hot springs at the hotel. There are two different baths including an open air bath and an indoor bath.

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Moreover, it is located in front of Sagami Bay, and it is also surrounded by a lot of trees.
We are able to enjoy the beautiful nature around.

KAI Atami

Crossed Fingers Necklace

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I got a unique necklace at BOOKMARC. I love this hand motif – always wishing for good luck!
Attached pinched heart with MJ logo is cute too.

BOOKMARC

Printed Panel Cardigan from Anthropologie

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I got a cardigan from Anthropologie in NY. Cute yachts motif scarf-panels were sewn on front of this.
I’m looking forward to wearing this on early summer season.

Anthropologie

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