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Haneda Airport Terminal 3, 4th floor "Edo and Wa" themed area called "Edo Komichi" is filled with Edo charm, with various restaurants and shops lined up. It was my daughter's first visit home in two years. We enjoyed spending time with not only family but also friends and relatives we hadn't seen in a while. The summer vacation passed by in the blink of an eye, and it was time for her to depart. My husband and I came to see her off. After finishing the check-in, we had a meal before departure. My daughter's choice was, of course, Japanese food. Sushi is considered a luxury item in Germany, so we decided to visit this place. They specialize in offering authentic Edomae sushi with a focus on rare natural bluefin tuna and fresh ingredients sourced daily from Tsukiji, all at reasonable prices. The counter seats were available, but we waited for a table seat to enjoy a leisurely chat. We ordered drinks: "Draft Beer Small" (440 yen), "Draft Beer Medium" (715 yen), "Non-Alcoholic Beer" (495 yen). There is no cover charge, and you can choose your favorite side dishes, which is a nice touch. We had "Today's Mountain Sashimi" (528 yen) with tuna and small pieces of white fish on grated yam, topped with a touch of salmon roe. Next, we tried the "Grilled Squid" (748 yen), which had a good texture and was soft, perfect with mayonnaise or shichimi spice. Then we had the "Wakasa Thread Mozuku" (528 yen), which had a thin, firm texture with a refreshing taste of the sea. It was time for sushi. Each piece had a set price, and we ordered using the touch panel in front of us. The plates were lovely. We tried various sushi, including "Horse Mackerel" (418 yen), "Tsubugai" (528 yen), "Homemade Tamagoyaki" (528 yen), "Lean Tuna" (418 yen), "Medium Fatty Tuna" (528 yen), "Kanpyo Hand Roll" (308 yen), "Throat Blackthroat" (638 yen), "Natto Hand Roll" (308 yen), "Kohada" (363 yen), and "Sea Urchin" (1650 yen). The vinegared rice was cooked in small batches and served with red vinegar, slightly warm and fluffy. Each sushi had a unique taste, with the clam and freshly caught bluefin tuna standing out. However, I felt the prices were a bit high, maybe due to airport pricing. We also had "Kokuryu Gin no Tobira" sake (1650 yen) and "Lemon Sour" (583 yen) with "Miso Soup" (308 yen) for a pleasant time. Due to the deteriorating situation in Russia and Ukraine, flights passing through Russian airspace were suspended, resulting in a long journey back home. Flights to my daughter's city, Dusseldorf, were canceled, so we had to fly to Frankfurt instead. I hope for peace to return soon.