Simon Collison
Finally getting around to documenting this trip. Fifteen packed days, so I’m splitting it into three posts — here’s the first. https://colly.com/journal/return-to-tokyo-part-1
Return to Tokyo, Part 1

I’ve split this summary across three posts, and this roundup details the first five days. Highlights included lots of sumo, a studio session, and getting to know Ryōgoku.

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Mar 16 at 4:45pmWeb
Show threadSimon CollisonMar 20
Here’s part two: serenity at Sakamoto Library, lemonade at Lambert, feeling Karuizawa, and tripping with no clothes on. https://colly.com/journal/return-to-tokyo-part-2
Return to Tokyo, Part 2

Days 6 to 10 brought several trip highlights, including an outstanding café, trippy outdoor bathing in Karuizawa, and a perfect few hours at Sakamoto Library.

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Show threadSimon CollisonMar 29
And finally, here’s part three. My sincere thanks for the kind comments (online and in person) about this little series; it’s much appreciated. https://colly.com/journal/return-to-tokyo-part-3
Return to Tokyo, Part 3

Days 11 to 15. We celebrated a retirement, caught beans for good fortune, and spent three Perfect Days ticking off favourite places and stores.

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Show threadRyan CarverMar 29
@colly love it! Heading to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka in June so collecting all the good things to see and do.
Show threadSally LaitMar 20
@colly Loved these, and looking forward to part 3. Thank you as always for such brilliant write ups!
Show threadSimon CollisonMar 21
@sally Really lovely of you to say so, Sally. Thank you sincerely.
Show threadJonathan SnookMar 20
@colly As always, enjoying your stories.
Show threadSimon CollisonMar 21
@justsnook Ah, I sincerely appreciate you saying that, Jonathan. I hope you're well x
Show threadScott BomsMar 20
@colly Will be devouring (and re-devouring) these as we just booked our first trip to Japan at the end of June.
Show threadSimon CollisonMar 21
@scottboms Ah, wonderful — gonna be hot in June. Ping me anytime if you want specific recs or tips. If I don't know something, Geri probably will. (And thanks for reading.) BTW, Geri's tip for you, but I'm sure you know them: https://www.handsawpresstokyo.com
Hand Saw Press

Hand Saw Press
Show threadScott BomsMar 21
@colly Cheers mate! Just starting to roughly plan and will hit you up as soon as it starts to feel overwhelming (which I imagine is a real thing).
Show threadEthan MarcotteMar 21
@colly I *just* finished reading these over in my auld RSS reader, and then hopped onto mastodon to see this thread at the top of my feed. What a tremendous trip, Simon — thanks for sharing so many wonderful moments (and photos) with us.
Show threadSimon CollisonMar 21
@beep I appreciate you still reading my waffle, and for extending this little thank you. Thanks also for the RSS loyalty — twas handy to use my feed to semi-privately share more about that library experience.
Show threadEthan MarcotteMar 22
@colly Your posts always feel like gifts, Simon. You keep writing them, I’ll keep reading them. 💜