Tuesday, January 3, 2012

1/3/12 - Julian's First Aquarium in Japan

Julian's first aquarium visit. Julian loves little fishes in small fish tanks at pet stores in US. Mommy, Chi-chan & Uncle Kei took Julian to Kaiyukan Aquarium in Japan. Julian was fascinated and curious about everything there. Uncle Kei was so amazing to Julian that he knows entertained Juju so well and he knows the best timing and spot to take pictures!


ジュリアンは、ペットショップで水槽のお魚をみるのが大好き。それを聞いた恵おじさんと、ちいちゃんが、マミーとジュリアンを海遊館に連れて行ってくれました。 ジュリアンは、大きな水槽やたくさんの人に大興奮!恵ちゃんは、ジュジュを笑わせて写真を撮るタイミングやベストスポットなど、子供のあやしかたが完ぺき!おかげでとっても楽しい水族館体験ができました!!





Yay! First Acuarium!!





Going up to see the fishes!







Juju on a tree :)





Juju & Capybara





Mommy & Juju with penguin





Do you like penguins, Juju?





Uncle Kei & Juju





Juju & dolphin





Juju & sea lion





Juju watching fishes





Juju & napoleon fish





Juju & manta ray





Chi-chan, Uncle Kei & Juju







Juju's having so much fun with Uncle Kei





What can you see?





Oh Yeah?!





Yay!





Juju & jellyfish





Jellyfish





Juju and Nimo (percula clownfish)





Cheese!





Yay?!





Getting tired?





Mommy, Juju & Chi-chan





We had a lot of fun!





Shipping souvenirs for Daddy





Juju crashed right after the aquarium







Okinomiyaki~!! Juju ate yakisoba! :)





Juju and Chi-chan

Monday, January 2, 2012

1/2/12 - The First Visit Temple of New Year (初詣/我孫子観音)

Julian went to Abiko Kannon temple to pray family's health and happy new year with Great Grandma, and Mommy. Juju must have given the power to 91 years old Great Grandma that she enjoyed 20 minutes walk to the temple with us!

1月2日、ジュリアンは、ひいおばあちゃんとマミーと一緒に、我孫子観音に初詣に出かけました。家族みんなの健康と幸せをお祈りしてきました。ジュリアンのおかげで、91歳のひいおばあちゃんはとっても元気で、膝の痛みも感じず、我孫子観音までの片道20分の道のりを往復完歩しました。我孫子観音は、寒桜が満開でした。



Winter cherry blossoms was in full bloom. 






Great Grandma and Juju
Great Grandma, Juju and Mommy
Juju at Amiko Kannon Temple
Mommy and Juju
Juju praying Happy New Year!

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Friday, December 30, 2011

12/30/11 - Julian's First Photo Shoot

Julian had his first photo shoot at Studio Alice in Japan. He wore Japanese traditional Kimono and Judo-gi. Julian was a really good boy at the photo studio without crying! You can see that in his pictures below!




Wednesday, December 28, 2011

12/28/11 - Grocery Shopping with Hioba-chan (Great Grandma) for New Year

When mommy was a kid, grocery shopping before new year's eve was a family tradition  every year. Grandma and Grandpa bought anything we liked.... meat, fish, vegetables, candies, snacks, sweets, ice-cream, juice, strawberries, and ect.
It is Julian's turn this year! Julian went to grocery shopping with Mommy and Great Grandma. Great Grandma bought a lot of goodies for Juju :)


Julian on a shopping street


Julian & Great Grandma at grocery store

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12/27/11 - Julian's Jet Lag

Julian totally had jet lag at first few days. At first night, he woke up many times, was very fussy and cried a lot and didn't want to sleep until the morning.

This was 2nd night in Japan. He didn't cry much, but didn't want to sleep. He staid up and played until 4am :(




Juju was still playing after midnight


Not sleepy yet?


Juju was curious about everything




Don't touch! That's the family Buddhist altar!



Finally! It's 8:00am(_ _).zzzzzZZZZ


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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

12/27/11 - Julian's First Subway Trip in Japan Trip

Juju and mommy arrived in Japan yesterday. As Mommy's normal schedule, next day of the arrival to Japan is her hair salon day! Mommy and Julian took subway to Shinsaibashi. Many people in subway said to mommy how cute Juju was :)

At subway station


Julian's first subway ride



Julian took nap on shampoo chair



Mommy's hair is done!

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Monday, December 26, 2011

12/25/11 - Julian's First Travel to Japan

 Julian and Mommy traveled to Japan on Christmas Day.  He cried little bit for being bored, and got fussy when he got sleepy (as usual), but overall Julian did pretty good job taking 10 hour flight to Japan.
at SFO airport
Almost end of flight, Julian is getting comfortable on the airplane.
Juju's playing with headphone
Arrived at KIX airport (Osaka/ Japan)
Uncle Kei came to pick up Juju and Mommy at airport! Juju is sitting in a big boy car seat!