Japan 2024 - Day 12 The last day

 Theres not much left to do but check out and head to the airport.  However, the flight is not until 2130 and that leaves me several hours in the baking sun before sunset and lowered temps.

Japan 2024 - Day 11 The last full day

Headed over to Toyosu this morning but not for the fish market.  Near the popular fish market is a new establishment of shops, eateries, and spa.  Located off Shijo Mae on the Yurikamome is Senkyaku Banrai. 

Japan 2024 - Day 10 Shinjuku

Today, Im staying local to the Shinjuku area.  How local are you staying?  So local I dont have to get on a train today.  Family Mart starts the day with their Famichiki, croquette, and tsukune.  The three minced chicken meatballs on a skewer were grilled with a bouncy texture.  It was good but a bit on the sweet side for my liking.  I think they misheard me or there was no beef in the croquette because I ordered beef croquette.  The potato filling is creamy while the outside is crispy.  This too is good and a nice replacement for a hash brown.   Finally, I would have the Famichiki over KFC.  Its a boneless thigh meat thats also deep fried.  It less mess less fuss sincd there is no bone to deal with and the flavors are on par.  All topped off with an iced latte, of course.

Japan 2024 - Day 9 Enoshima

 Its already Monday and in a few days I will be flying home again.  I do welcome the return to more moderate temps that Im used to but still lament the end of another trip.  I started the day at the aforementioned Gusto Cafe for breakfast.  Their menu is pared down and has japanese and western items.  I opted for hamburger steak with sausage and a fried egg.  It included the drink bar.  It took several attempts to get the iced cappucino.  The plain iced coffee was too strong.  The other machine overly sweet coffee drinks.  In the middle was the regular cappucino machine that you can pour into a glass of ice.  As I enjoyed the savory flavor of the beef patty and sauce, I looked over the regular menu.  I saw the chicken karaage and thought I could go for some of that.  Little did I know how prohetic that would be.

Japan 2024 - Day 8 Shopping again?!?!

Had a late breakfast at Saizeriya near the bus terminal.  It opened at 10am but there was a Gusto Cafe next door that opens at 7am.  Had the hamburg steak with chicken wings and fried shrimp.  This was preceded by a small green salad with shrimp.  All washed down with the drink bar, iced cappucino especially.  It was a very satisfying start to the day.