When visiting Tokyo, we always catch up with our ‘non-Brompton owning’ friends – who we’ve known since 2009.

As we’re in Japan for a month we were able to see them a few times. Firstly they took us to their local popular Izakaya. The food was as fabulous as the company – as it was great to catch up with them after 12 months.

They also spent time with us taking us to places in Tokyo.

.. and on our last day we were able to catchup with them again before taking the plane home. We enjoyed the local speciality of Sendai (tongue) and went to the fish art museum. Let’s face it they are impressive when you get an opportunity to see them up close and well lit).

Afterwards they took the time to come to the airport, enjoy one last meal together at the airport before we took the plane home.

Being from Australia we don’t necessarily value the large number of leave provision days we can take off. Japanese get much fewer days off – so when our friends let us know they are taking a day for us – it’s very special and we value their time… and can’t wait to see you again – hopefully next year.