28th March 2009


Visited Himeji Castle to take a look at "SAKURA" ... it just began its beautiful bloom and there will be more blossoms to enjoy in the coming days ...

Also visit KOKO-EN, a Japanese garden which was constructed in 1992 at the exact site of Nishi-Oyashiki (Lord's West Residence) with Himeji Castle. This place was built on the archaeologically excavated site of samurai houses and roads. It creates historical atmosphere with the magnificent view of Himeji Castle.

Photos taken outside the gardens before going home by super rapid train (half an hour ride)!

15th March 2009 ~ 1ST ANNIVERSARY Living In Japan

Celebration ~ Buffet brunch at The Premium (Mint Building) followed by 1st movie show (Dragon Boy) in Japan - 1800 Yen per adult, 1500 yen per secondary kid & 1000 yen per primary kid.

Photo taken near Sogo where it was our 1st stop (arriving Kobe) by airport bus from Osaka Kansai Airport last year on 15th March 2008.

SUSHI @ AMAGASAKI on 7th March 2009

We visited this conveyor sushi restaurant for lunch with "Yorigami" family. A very popular place serving fresh raw fishes ... yummy!!!

6th March 2009 ~ Canadian Academy 3rd Grade CONCERT & ART Show.

Tim was able to play "Blue Jeans" (German melody) & "Country Dance" (Swedish melody) on his recorder. He also played "My Messy Room" (French melody) on the xylophone.

The ART SHOW was displayed in the atrium. Top 3 pictures were done by Tim. Sara Inamoto (Japanese girl) is Tim's classmate.

KOBE MERIKEN PARK - visited on 28th February 2009

About 20 minutes walk from our home, which is just directly opposite Harbourland.

21st February 2009

From the outside, it's just a house, but on the inside it's HOME SWEET HOME!

Photo also taken at lobby area.

18th ~ 20th February 2009

Jeff's 1st SKI TRIP with friends of Canadian Academy (Middle School). He learnt skiing at Zao, northern part of Japan and enjoyed this 3D2N trip very much!

Ron was having great time with his Canadian Academy's teacher and schoolmates at Yokohama International School to participate BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. They were in 1st position among other international schools. A 2D1N trip by bullet train.