Happy New Year!!

This is the first time we went out for New Year's Eve. The bowling center on base had a bowling party. We went with our friends. The kids really enjoyed bowling and playing with confetti. We had a great time!


Here are some pictures of the girls and there friends.


Here is Coby and the new shirt he won!

Here is a picture of Coby and Emme in their New Year Hats.

Emme started getting tired.

So we gave her some coke and she was ready to play some more.

Shinjuku Station

Today we went to Shinjuku Station to eat lunch. Here are some pictures of the train ride there.




This is what we saw when we left the train the station




Here are some restaurants that we saw and the one we ate at.




Here is us at lunch


Here is what we got to eat. It was really good--salad was great!




After lunch we found this Dessert place and we all got crepes. They are so good. Coby and I got strawberry and banana and the girls got chocolate and custard.

Here are some pictures we took going home. If you look at the map I circled Fussa where we live and Shinjuku where we went.

Meiji Shrine

We visited Maiji Shrine. It was constructed in 1921. Lots of Japanese people come here and pay respect to the Emperor and his wife. Here is the first thing you see

Here is where you wash your hands and face before you go to the shrine and pray.


Here is the shrine inside and out.



Here are some pictures of a Shinto Wedding and a baby that got blessed.

Harajuku Station

On the 21st we went to Harajuku Station. The area is known internationally for its youth style and fashion. We were on the train for a about an hour to get there. Before we left we had donuts. They are great!

Here is a street full of people shopping!



Lizzie and Emme loved shopping at Claire's.


Here is a costume shop.

Bowling

There isn't a lot to do with kids that is cheap in Japan. So we started bowling on Friday Nights and it is a lot of fun! Last week I beat Coby for the first time!! And Lizzie got her first strike!! So we had them print out the scores:)

Emily is a MODEL !!

Emily did her first modeling job on the 18th. It's at an old abandoned railroad track. Here are a few pictures I took.