Thursday, July 21, 2016

Time for Trip to Japan!

We stayed in Japan for 5 weeks this summer and had many exciting events.  Isaac enrolled in Tsukushino Elementary School as a 3rd grader and Luke enrolled in Tsukuchino Tenshi Preschool.  Isaac was comfortable going to the school because this was his 3ed years and he already had friends.  On the other hand, Luke hardly ever knew Japanese, but completed the semester without major troubles.  Mommy, MH, had health issues and had a couple of trips to local doctor.  Isaac and Luke enrolled in a local Judo Dojo, Machida Judo Club, and participated in their training 2 to 3 times a week.





We met Isaac's Classmate, who is also flying out from SFO to her Mom's home country, Laos. 

We are in Tokyo, Haneda Airport.  Luke is leading the way. 
First meal in Japan, Udon, Shumai, and Onigiri. 
Japanese bathroom in Haneda Airport. 



First drill at Machida Judo Club. 




Famous Sushi boar house, Kula. 



Luke in the Preschool uniform.  He kept refused putting a hat on, until....

First Judo practice for Luke!  He had a sparing partner, Tatsuki-kun. 


Isaac's favorite restaurant, GASTO!
With cousins, Kaeda on left and Sara on right at Grandparents' house
Luke in the local park
Isaac's 1st Judo Tournament in Japan.  He is Isaa's sparing partner, Rinto Kato who is also a 3rd grader. 

Food court at Eaon.  Luke likes Moss Burger, Isaac lives Takoyaki. 

Hanabi by Jiji & Baba's house. 
At Tsukishino Field Athletics, with Isaac's classmates.  Rentaro, Miku, and Asahi.