✈️ In a surprise to absolutely nobody, I’ve booked my next trip to Tokyo. I’ll be spending my next birthday - in February - up to my eyes in ramen, neon and karaoke. So, so excited.

πŸ“Έ No edits or filters required. This sunset over London is perfection.

πŸ“Έ I missed this view for the last couple of weeks!

πŸ“Έ Forgot I took this yesterday! Sitting on my BA plane awaiting departure from Tokyo Haneda, while earnestly wishing I was on the Japan Airlines flight across the runway instead.

And I didn’t even know where it was headed…

πŸ“Έ The exchange rate with the yen was just too appealing. I upgraded to an Apple Watch series 10 while in Tokyo.

πŸ“Έ My first office commute in two weeks… and it’s freezing πŸ₯Ά Can’t believe I was sitting in the Tokyo sunshine wearing just a T-shirt just three days ago.

✈️ Finally arrived back in London. To some abysmal weather. The BA flight wasn’t a complete disaster but I’m definitely glad I brought my own food. Awful, awful food on board. Looking forward to a shower and sleeping in my own bed tonight!

Wondering how so many people reach adulthood without developing an ‘inside voice’, or the capacity to read the room. A woman in this airline lounge can be heard the length of the room and I’m sincerely hoping she’s not on my flight.

Possibly related: I only had five hours sleep last night….

πŸ₯˜ Just me enjoying a delicious JAL beef curry and a glass of champagne for my breakfast. This first class lounge is simply amazing.

I’m determined to squeeze out every moment of joy from this holiday I can!

πŸ“Έ One final glance out at this incredible view before we leave Tokyo again.

⏰ Up at 5am to get our taxi out to Haneda Airport. The long journey back to London begins now. 😭 But such incredible memories of our latest visit to Japan to bring back with us.

πŸ“Έ This cute little bus in Shibuya this afternoon… I would love if this was my morning commute. Hachiko forever!

πŸ“Έ Not a bad effort for a Monday lunchtime…

πŸ“Έ Enjoying some cheap and cheerful conveyor-belt sushi fun in Shibuya this afternoon.

πŸ“™ Still wondering if I just do it and buy a Hobonichi planner while I’m here. Much cheaper than in London. I’d use it as a journal rather than a planner - I’m all digital for that. Plus they’re beautiful 😍

πŸ“Έ Another random Tokyo snap, this time from Shinjuku San-Chome.

πŸ“Έ Yesterday’s view of a gorgeous Tokyo sunset from our hotel’s executive lounge. And yes, that’s Mt. Fuji in the distance.

Our last full day in Tokyo so we’re planning a walk down to Shibuya for a mooch. The bags are basically packed, so no opportunity for me to stock up on even more stationery at Loft/Hands. Probably a good thing lol! We have a very early start tomorrow, so no clubbing tonight.

Maybe some onsen time?

🍻 It’s our last ‘night out’ in Tokyo, as Tuesday’s flight is at 0930am and we still need to pack. Summoning the energy for one last hurrah in Shinjuku Ni-Chome, but it’s safe to assume I won’t be sharing any more 4am photos. First stop: Eagle Tokyo, my number one favourite bar in Japan πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

πŸ“Έ It was 23C and very sunny today, so we (and most of Tokyo it seems) headed to Shinjuku Gyoen for a walk in the sunshine. Such a lovely, peaceful spot in the heart of an always-on city. I’m no botanist, but I was surprised to see several trees with fresh blossoms. Confused by the weather?