Summer Trip to Japan

We, again, made a trip to Japan in this summer for various reasons.  Isaac was transferred into a local elementary school in Japan as a 2nd grader.  He was more comfortable this year because he had studied Japanese intensively with his dad since last summer.  Now, he is looking forward attending in the school again the next summer.

 Luke leading us in SFO

Luke eating Udon upon arrival to the Tokyo Int. Airport

Shinkan-sen to the western Japan

Daddy's uncle, Chihiro picked us up and drove us around for 3 days in the western Japan.

Grand father side, Okajima cemetery

 

 

Grand mother side, Yasuda cabin/cemetery

 

 

 

 

Tango area, Ine district.  This area has many houses that were build right on the water.  It is really cool to see.  

 

 

 

 

 

Amano-Hashidate City

 

Portopia Hotel Kobe.

 Daddy's first cousin, Katsunori who lives in Kobe with his family

Isaac and Luke's 2nd cousins, Yuki, Teppei, Kosei, and Daichi from left.  Teppei and Luke are same age and Daichi and Isaac are same age.  They got along with really well. 

 

Kobe China town for breakfast

Bye bye, Kobe and western Japan

 Fireworks in front of their grandparents' house.

 Visiting and playing at Tsukushino Field Athletics (Park) with friends from Isaac's elementary school

 Isaac in his school PE outfits.

One of Japanese Ramen houses we hit, Chabton.  It was good. 

One of Japanese Sushi houses we hit,  Kura Sushi

One of bakeries we have hit in Japan.   

Luke's Potential preschool for the next summer.  Since Japanese new school year begins at April first, he did not make the cut off for this year.  His BD is April 17th.  

Luke's daily walking  route.  He likes climbing up the stairs, 75 steps.

 Udon house

Fireworks at a local park. 

 Last day at Isaac's elementary school with his classmates and teacher. 

 See you Japan until next summer. 

Isaac's Batting Skills in Batting Cage

Isaac practicing his batting.

Annual Strawberry Picking

Strawberry farms in Gizditch Farms.  This is a trip we do every year with friends.  Some delicious strawberries!

Luke's 3rd Birthday

Happy Birthday Luke!

Luke's on a tube!

Although there are very little snow on the mountains, we took a chance for skiing for Isaac & tubing for Luke at Soda Springs.  It was super windy and cold on the mountain and, unfortunately, the lift was shout down due to the gusty wind.  Isaac was doing good for skiing during the last trip and we are hoping that he will continue to improve his skills.  Isaac skied only on a bunny hill, which was really boring for him.  On the other hand, Luke was enjoying so much sliding down the hill on a tube with his brother.  Both boys had fun after all. 

Luke is talking while riding a Skuut

Luke and his skuut!