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Old Crow

(2,212 posts) Sat Sep 23, 2017, 10:22 AM Sep 2017

Tokyo's Secret Island Paradise: Aogashima

I was very favorably impressed with how well Japan, Tokyo specifically, administers this small island with its tiny population. I also learned that Tokyo public transportation includes helicopter rides. Who knew?

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Tokyo's Secret Island Paradise: Aogashima (Original Post) Old Crow Sep 2017 OP

That was awesome! JNelson6563 Sep 2017 #1

Yay! I'm glad you liked it. Old Crow Sep 2017 #2

Bluefin Tuna (Maguro) Story Sea to Sushi Shop ★ ONLY in JAPAN yuiyoshida Oct 2017 #3

Oh my! That was wonderful. Old Crow Oct 2017 #4

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)

1. That was awesome!

Reply to Old Crow (Original post)

Sat Sep 23, 2017, 10:41 AM

Sep 2017

Incredible scenery! Gorgeous hidden paradise. Additionally I enjoyed the host's enthusiasm.

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)

2. Yay! I'm glad you liked it.

Reply to JNelson6563 (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 23, 2017, 10:46 AM

Sep 2017

Having a bottle of sake in one of Aogoshima's two bars is now on my bucket list.

yuiyoshida

(41,831 posts)

3. Bluefin Tuna (Maguro) Story Sea to Sushi Shop ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Reply to Old Crow (Original post)

Wed Oct 4, 2017, 11:46 PM

Oct 2017

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)

4. Oh my! That was wonderful.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 5, 2017, 05:50 PM

Oct 2017

My mouth is watering as I'm typing this. Also: I loved the tuna welcome sign on the luggage carousel.

Japan has such a rich culture. What a treasure of a nation!

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