My parents came to Tokyo to visit in spring and we were to happy to share our Japan experience with them. Besides just viewing the amazing sakura (cherry blossom trees) we have a few favorite moments here in pictures.... if a picture speaks 1000 words, how many words do 1000 pictures speak? (ancient Chinese proverb by Tracey... you can quote me if you like).
Shinjuku Gyoen
Stairway to Heaven.... Azabu Juban subway station
Tokyo Tower
A view from Tokyo Tower
Mt. Fuji... we were thrilled it was a clear day for viewing!
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
A visit to Glenn's office and a photograph with Shacho himself :)
Yoyogi Koen, our favorite park
Yoyogi street performers... rubber glove head man... classic
Mt. Takao, another gorgeous day!
Roasted odango
The kids love odango, both soy flavored and plain
Jonas copies his sisters' "shrine edicate" and offers a quick prayer
Purifying ourselves before entering holy ground
Giant Tengu mask
Yukai Toriama restaurant and chateau
My vetran California Disneyland parents wanted to see Tokyo Disneyland....
decided yes it is different and worth the trip!
Hooray, Jonas is tall enough for Thunder Mountain
Odaiba bay
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It was a wonderful trip for all of us. Glenn commented, "with your parents here, you get the excuse to do what you always want to do... be a tourist." Most days, we pulled the kids out of school and just enjoyed Japan. Mom and Dad, please come back for more!
Jonas girlfriends, Morwenna and Hana.
I think my favorite part is witnessing the stream of vibrant colors as the entire junior school of girls swirl around in a 
