Tokyo - Update

 Since living in Tokyo, Japan, I've gone back for work trip multiple times and with the family twice.   Here's an update on a few restaurants and activities:

Activities (kid friendly):

- Disneyland (must get the different popcorn and popcorn holders)

- DisneySea

- Puroland (for those who love Sanrio characters)


Restaurants:

- Tempura Abe Honten in Ginza

- Matsue sushi in Ebisu (there's one in Shibuya too but the Ebisu one is better, more intimate)

- Kanesaka in Palace hotel Ginza

- Tsujiri Tea House in Ginza (my favorite tea shop and the only shop in Tokyo)

- Tsukiji Itadori Unitoro (best Hokkaido uni!)

- Nakamura Tokichi for shaved ice and green tea

- Hanayama Udon (I waited an hour at the Ginza restaurant and there is one at Haneda airport too)

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