HAPPY BIRTHDAY to RON !!!

We celebrated in a BBQ restaurant (90 mins buffet) at Sannomiya before cake cutting. Ron turns 15 today - our November boy!

23rd November 2008, viewing autumn foliage "Momiji-gari" at Kyoto's KIYOMIZU TEMPLE.

As Japan enters into late autumn, the nights rapidly become chilly and the leaves begin turning red and yellow. People head to the mountains in search of the vibrantly coloured leaves, this is called "momiji-gari", which literally means "hunting for autumn leaves". Many people especially visit the ancient capital of Kyoto and other sites famous for autumn foliage.

2ND VISITORS from Singapore.

Chris-sis came with Tricia, Galvin & Sharon on 10th November 2008. Our 1st stop was Kobe Chinatown. We also visited Universal Studio & Himeji Castle during their 4D3N stay.

1st November 2008

Our 1st visit to Kyoto's EIKANDO ZENRIN-JI TEMPLE by train & bus.

The scenery and the old architecture of the buildings are in harmony with the gardens blessed with water and greenery.

A very relaxing place to stroll at your leisure in the broad gardens, with excellent Japanese tea served here.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN on 31st October 2008

Visited Universal Studio with Uncle Boon San's family.

Our 2nd visit this year.

Our very 1ST SINGAPORE VISITORS - Ian & Shannon (Uncle Boon San & family). They flew here on 30th October 2008 and returned on 5th November 2008.

Welcome dinner at a Japanese restaurant. We visited Universal Studio, Himeji Castle, Osaka Shinsaibashi shopping area & Kyoto temples.

25th October 2008

Shopping at Osaka's famous district, SHINSAIBASHI.

HOMESTAY HOST for Canadian Academy's APAC Tennis Tournament students from 23rd to 26th October 2008.

They are Tech-Kuan Lim & Tyler Leung from Hong Kong International School. Both of them are in Grade 11.

Breakfast is provided at 6.30am. They leave at 7am for tournament and return by 10pm.

17th October 2008

SUSHI CLASS is held at Sinseh Yorigami's residence.

SPORTS DAY on 13th October 2008

Elementary, Middle & High school students are having different activities in the school premises.

KOBE MARINE PIA on 11th October 2008.

A new shopping area with many branded factory outlets located near Tarumi train station.

The World's Longest Hanging Bridge is at the other end.

JEFF'S 12TH BIRTHDAY - October boy.

After 3 hours dinner at Rokko's World Buffet, time for his favourite grapey cake!

TAKASAGO VISIT on 27th September 2008.

It is located western part of Kobe and near daddy's office, more than an hour train-ride.

20th September 2008

Our 16th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY celebration in Japan.

Hot pot dinner with 3 guests - whoelse ???!!!

MOONCAKE FESTIVAL on 14th September 2008 (lunar 15th day of 8th month).

1st celebration in Japan with "Tung Lok" mooncakes from Singapore & western food!

WELCOME BACK party organised by Canadian Academy on 6th September 2008.

We sponsored "kaya toast bread" for this special event.

WEEKEND MARKETING on every Saturday from COOP supermarket.

We buy 1 carton of apples today (22nd August 2008) at offer price (Yen 1200), usually 1 apple costs about Yen 150.

An apple a day, chase the doctor away!!!