Hamura Zoo

Since we had to leave our piggy behind in the U.S., you can see why we like this zoo! Thanks for taking us Sakurako, Sorae, and Willie.

Is it terrible that this picture of William makes Erik and I laugh? He's just so cute. The machine didn't have the drink he had his heart set on...can you blame him for being upset?

Just posted this one to balance out the crying picture.

I also went to the zoo with Meighan. The little boy just jumped in the picture with her.

Who can resist penguins? They're sooooo cute!

Tachikawa Park

We went and played disc golf at Tachikawa park. Erik, Marie, and I had fun despite our lack of skills.

I had fun on the white bouncy thing. I only knocked over a few small children.

After the fun at the park, we went to a ramen shop. Many shops have ticket machines outside of them. Luckily there are usually pictures to go along with all of the Japanese.

Christmas Lights in Shinjuku and Tachikawa

Had to post another cool picture of Shinjuku from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

It's 45 stories...I think, and we've now gone 3 times. Nice views and nice price (free).

Showa Kinen Koen, a park near our home. The parks and major cities all put up lights for the winter season.

It is possible to fall asleep standing on a crowded train. I somehow don't think Marie's really asleep though.