It's hard to believe, but Mariko and I just woke up this morning in Osaka at our little capsule hotel! We spent yesterday with Kat and her fabulous hubby - Kat took us to many of the hot crafty shopping spots in Shinjuku and Kichijoji. The shopping is overwhelming, but we were also thrilled to see many of the superbuzzy items in the shops here in Japan. I haven't yet fully begun to explore the culinary delights here, but we did have a lovely lunch yesterday in Kat's neighborhood. We spend much of the day today in Osaka, and then we head to Nagoya where we'll be meeting Molly and Anjali for dinner. Then, back to Tokyo tomorrow evening for more crafty shopping and the Yokohama Quilt Show! We'll try to figure out how to get some pictures up, but I haven't had luck so far...
More later!
I am very excited for you both! My most exciting trip recently was to Portland last month. Go figure, huh?
I'm crafting with my Arizona Rabbit fabric right now....if you bring back more of that line, i'll buy some!!!! *hint, hint*
Posted by: Beanblossom | November 05, 2006 at 03:27 PM
Can't wait for all the details (and photos!)
Posted by: Jan | November 05, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Had a great day with both of you yesterday and that Capsule hotel looks like FUN!!!! Remember if you need anything just call. Think of me as your on-call concierge service!!! BTW, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kat | November 05, 2006 at 05:49 PM
That is the most bizarre hotel I've ever seen! Have a fabulous time, get inspired and bring us back lots of photos!
Posted by: Carrie S. | November 05, 2006 at 06:39 PM
Sounds like you are having a lot of fun!
Posted by: Alex | November 05, 2006 at 06:51 PM
Hooray! How very exciting. I'm living vicariously through you! ^_^
Posted by: Madeline | November 05, 2006 at 09:17 PM
It all sounds amazing and I am so pleased for you both that you are there. You are doing all the thinga I'd love to do so I'll be reading with great interest. Have a wonderful time.
Posted by: Jane | November 06, 2006 at 05:07 AM
all the things, even
Posted by: Jane | November 06, 2006 at 05:07 AM
omg Hope you are having a fun time. You must explain the whole capsule thing when you get back!
Posted by: Bethy | November 06, 2006 at 09:52 AM
I am so jealous. Kat AND Molly AND Anjali with Mariko. Good Gracious. So cool! There should be a group tour for meeting bloggers in Japan.
Hope the buying trip goes well.
Posted by: freecia | November 06, 2006 at 10:49 AM
I'm so jealous! You guys must be having a blast!
Posted by: bethanie | November 06, 2006 at 07:03 PM
Oh how exciting! I can't wait to see your pictures and purchases and to hear more about your adventure!
Posted by: laurie | November 06, 2006 at 07:15 PM
I'm so thrilled for you Kelly! I can't wait to see all the cuteness you and Mariko encounter and all the goodies you bring back!
Posted by: mary | November 06, 2006 at 08:00 PM
Happy belated birthday, Kelly! I saw you over at Anjali's...did you finish that piece of cake? ;-)
Posted by: Jan | November 07, 2006 at 04:24 PM
whooo.. the capsule must be an experience. We are all so envious now :)
Have fun in Japan!
Posted by: Laurence | November 08, 2006 at 08:58 AM