Every year in October, there is a great children’s Halloween Party in Kamiyamada Onsen, the hot spring section of town. Though Halloween is still tow weeks away, this years party was on the 18th, and we took all three kids to the party for some pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and apple bobbing.
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On Monday we all got into the van and drove up to Shiga Kogen, a highland area east of Nagano City. There, we went on a couple of short hikes to enjoy the scenery.
Another Sunday, Another Hike
For the second time in as many weeks, I took the kids up to the mountains for some exercise and a nice, rewarding view. This time we went to the Mori Shoguzuka keyhole tomb, a place I have taken the kids many times before.
Visiting the Hales in Nagaoka
This week was the so-called “Silver Week”, a coincidental alignment of a few national holidays resulting in a 5-day weekend. We took the time to visit our friends, the Hales, who live in Nagaoka.
Hiking with the Kids – Kamuriki-yama
With a full Sunday afternoon off and Tomomi at a hula lesson, I took the kids for a little romp in the mountains.
Noah Turns One! Bring out that ice cream cake!
Noah turned one on March 17, and we all sat down and celebrated over a Baskin Robbin’s ice cream cake.
Skiing in Karuizawa
After a busy January, we finally got out to do some skiing on February 11. This time, it was to Karuizawa.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the Christmas season again, and this time it will be our first Christmas in Nagano, in an actual house with a decent size Christmas tree.
Anri’s First Piano Recital
Anri had her first piano recital today, playing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on stage at Anzu Hall in Chikuma, Nagano.
Getting Back in the Groove
We’ve been back in Japan for a little while now, and my kids have become great breakdancers! Check them out!
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