Japan in September

Some random pictures of life recently...

 

We all know that Japan is famous for rice.  In the spring, we see the paddies being planted, but up until we took this picture, I don't think we had ever seen the rice matured to harvest.  This isn't the best picture, but the farmers in this neighborhood were harvesting their crop when we drove past.

This picture makes me squeal with joy!  In Japan, they send the children to school at 3.  The first school the kids attend is called yochien.  Most of the yochiens around here have the cutest busses you have ever seen.  I always want to snap a picture, but rarely do I have my camera ready to go.  I was stopped at a light for this picture and was able to get it!  To date we have seen pandas, trains, cats, and dogs.  So fun and so Japan!

 

It's no surprise that we love living on the water.  About a month ago, we decided to take our love a step farther.  We got a kayak and a paddle board.  They are so much fun!

 The kids all love to go out in the ocean.  The water is frequently so calm that they are able to take the kayak and board out by themselves.  We love it here!