We were travelling from Kyoto and before we arrived at Yoko's place we were not sure how far it is from Nogata station operated by Seibu Shinjuku line connected thru Takadanobaba station with JR lines and subway. It turned out to be fairly close so it was appreciated by our children (8,10,12 years old) if you consider it was the beginning of August thus very hot and humid. In addition Yoko's house turned out to be bigger that the one we rented in Kyoto (also thru airbnb) so we liked that very much. Every day we were more and more fond of the Japanese lifestyle and culture and we liked this lovely palce especially in the evening after returning from long days of exploring beautiful Japanese historical sites and tourist attractions.
We had magnificent time in Tokyo area and we will carry great memories of their hospitality and lovely placed we stopped by. We came across a country and its inhabitants I'd never seen before and thanks to them we advanced our family core values in terms of "respect for people". Bowing so frequently encountered by us was not only the act of a social gesture in direction to another person. It also carries the energy of profound gratitude and appreciation. (In our context it is the act of nobleness and highness and recognition of divine spark in every person regardless of their current position in spirit evolution. Not to be mistaken with religious context of a form of worship or veneration). Yoko and her husband contributed to our priceless experience that we gained in Japan.