Howard and Carol visit Botan

Botan (which, surprisingly, is derived from the English "button" and not from the Japanese "botan" = peony) is a traditional (?) chicken sukiyaki restaurant in northeast Tokyo. Tago-san took us there and couldn't resist trying out his new digital camera.

Howard in front of the puzzle stand just outside the Akihabara train station
Howard and Carol in the Botan Restaurant
Carol in the Botan Restaurant (rotated 90 degrees, sorry!)
Outside the restaurant with Ishihara-san
Outside the restaurant with Tago-san

Howard A. Landman / howard@polyamory.org or Landmh@taec.com

Last updated 1998 May 21