Tokyo Boat Tour and Sakura Viewing

• Planned boat ride to see Sakura despite rain
• Boarded boat at Oda Bay on time
• 2.5 hour boat tour experience
  • Warm, cozy interior with immediate food service
  • Rain didn't affect enjoyment
  • Surrounded by Sakura trees
  • Passed Sky Tree, Kirin beer company building (golden flame/poop), Rainbow Bridge
• Rated experience 10/10
• Discussed returning for evening tour to see city lights
• Week of non-stop rain during Sakura season
• Sakura still blooming with time remaining

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Tokyo Family Activities

• Visited Odaiba area with family-friendly space
• Playground activities and exploration
• Danyama area visit
  • First time stopping despite driving through many times
  • Cherry blossoms still present
  • Park with elevated views
• Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in park
  • Weather not ideal but proceeded anyway
  • Trees still in dense bloom
  • Sun appeared during visit
• Restaurant with touch screen ordering system

Hokkaido Cycling Trip

• 6:00 AM departure from Tokyo
• 2-hour flight to Hokkaido
• Meeting "the boys" for cycling adventure
• Day 1: 65 kilometers through rain, hills, and challenging conditions
• Wildlife sightings: fox, cats, approximately 20 deer
• Weather challenges: fog, rain throughout first day
• Day 2: Another 65 kilometers planned
  • No rain in morning
  • Mountain route through remote areas
  • Single convenience store stop in middle of nowhere
  • Wind conditions: initially fighting headwind, later tailwind assistance
  • Final 10 kilometers completed successfully
• Trip raised money for charity
• Returned to Tokyo exhausted but satisfied

Atami Family Holiday

• Mini holiday to Atami (previously visited)
• Planned activities: fireworks, family activities, Easter celebration
• Family-friendly hotel with toys and child safety features
• Shotgen shopping street exploration
  • Hunt for famous pudding
  • 6-hour line for specialty pudding
  • Area larger than expected with old-style architecture
  • View of castle from shopping area
• Easter egg hunt for Ben (first time)
  • Found bath toys and other prizes
• Beach and park activities
  • Child-focused playground
  • First time touching sand (child hesitant)
  • First water contact of the year
• Fireworks display
  • Started past child's bedtime
  • Loud, elaborate show
• Hotel amenities: treehouse, child-proofed rooms, corner covers, socket covers

Tokyo Bay Area Visit

• Drove across Tokyo for popup store visit
• Location near Tokyo Bay area

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