A Busy Weekend Before the Big Move

 

This weekend was a hectic one! With our move to Hong Kong just a few weeks away, we needed to sell a lot of our belongings. We managed to clear out a ton of stuff—most of it we gave away for free, which actually felt great. Japan can be really tough when it comes to getting rid of second-hand things. Selling used items isn’t easy, and even throwing them away can be expensive. Honestly, I feel like there's a business opportunity here—maybe a storage space or a community exchange where people (especially gaijin) can pick up or donate unwanted items.

We still have some big things left like a sofa and a nearly new fridge, and even after listing them for free, I haven’t had a single offer! 😩 I’m really hoping someone takes them soon—fingers crossed!

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A Unique Night Out in Tsunashima

Despite the packing madness, we had a fantastic night out yesterday. Hiroko, the kids and I, plus our friends Simon and his wife, went to a themed restaurant in Tsunashima. It was such a fun experience—and of course, we forgot to take any photos!

The restaurant is styled like a traditional fishing boat, and you can actually catch your own dinner. If you manage to catch a fish, they give you 50% off! We caught two snappers and another kind of fish, all of which were delicious.

At one point during the evening, the staff held an auction—for a tuna head! Yep, an actual tuna head. Simon’s wife even bid on it, which had us all in stitches. We were joking around, wondering what on earth you'd do with it if you won. 😂

My son Kaito absolutely loved the place. He was buzzing with excitement, meeting other diners and cheering when we caught our fish.

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How to Get There

The restaurant is just opposite JustCo in Tsunashima. You can get there by taking the #51 bus toward Kawasaki.

From Tokyo, take the Namboku or Mita Line to Hiyoshi, then change for one stop to Tsunashima. Alternatively, you can take the Hibiya Line all the way, though you may need to transfer at Naka-Meguro, depending on the service.

I highly recommend it—it’s such a fun and unique experience for both kids and adults. I wish I could remember the restaurant’s name, but trust me, you can’t miss it once you’re there. 😉