J went to this kindergarten for 3 years while K was there for two years. My wife and I thought it would be time for a change and wanted to try out another kindergarten. [Read more…]
Changing Schools for Preschoolers: How We Handled It
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Our Japan Vacation: Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Fuji Hakone, and Tokyo
For the longest time, since my two children came along, this is the first time my wife and I went for a vacation without them.
As I mentioned in the article, there were some reasons why we left them behind and had a holiday without children. [Read more…]
Japan Trip: Shopping at Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
Shinsaibashi (心齋橋) is considered one of the largest shopping areas in Osaka. Mind you, it is crowded as well. [Read more…]
Japan Trip: Osaka Castle
After having lunch in Nara, we were back in Osaka. This time we checked out Osaka Castle.
Since buses are not allowed to enter, it is quite a distance to walk to the castle. Osaka Castle is a true refection of Japanese architecture. [Read more…]
Japan Trip: Kimono Fashion Show at Nishijin Textile Center, Kyoto
Day 2 of our Japan trip.
First thing in the morning – after our breakfast at the hotel restaurant, we went to Kyoto – about an hour’s bus drive.
The first destination in Kyoto was Nishijin Textile Center (西陣織展覽館) – a place to showcase kimono. [Read more…]