In advance, I apologise for the poor quality photos. The lights where I’m staying are no good for photos, and my travelling companion is not enthusiastic about taking photos on our travels, unless it’s food.

Dressed for the long fight

Ready for departure

So, I wore this Wednesday night to London, ready for an early start on aThursday. Two flights and about 16 hours later, I arrived in Japan on Friday morning.

First trip out in Saitama, lunch and food shopping

Sunhat and gold hoops

The weather is unusually hot this September, so I’ve spent most of the week with my hair up, and wearing this hat. The ladies seem to keep a flannel with them, to ‘mop their brows’, so I have bought a flannel too, because the temperature is in the 30’s, and I’m melting.

The Japanese leave their shoes at the front door, so that’s why I’m not wearing shoes in some of these photos. I wore the cream Mary Jane’s for cycling. It’s fairly flat here, so it’s great for cycling.

Sunday in red, with the grey heels and gold hoops

Dinner out in the evening with brown leather

Casual

Pattern and brooch detail

Bow collar blouse

Floral dress

So much walking and standing, my ankles were swollen. Take every opportunity to sit on the train!

I still have a few things I haven’t worn, so they’ll feature next week, while other things will be worn again.