12-Sep-2011
Fortunately, Hannah is accepted at the local kindergarten. Each morning from 9:00 until 14:00, Hannah spends the time at Tsubomi group in Hokusetsu Gakuen Yōchien.
Hannah's kindergarten group. All children dress in the same uniform.
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Hannah participated in a traditional tea ceremony, performed for the grandparents.
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Hannah at the Gakuen playground.
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17-Sep-2011
Hannah's day starts with a breakfast of toast and yogurt.
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Then some games like pretend-piano and fun with grandpa.
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At the mall, the shopping carts are so much fun, with a cockpit and cartoon figures at the front.
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Also, there are gaming centers.
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18-Sep-2011
Today, we make a trip to Osaka. First, we repeat last time's visit to the Modern Transportation Museum, which has a nice collection of trains and everything around railroads. Then, we visit the aquarium. Finally, we take the elevator to the top of a skyscraper and survey the greater Osaka area.
Taking the bus to the train station.
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Last time, Hannah was a baby, but this bus wheel is still larger than Hannah.
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This is more fun than the many life-size trains.
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Operating the levers.
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This interactive paint app is new, and Hannah loves it.
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The aquarium is crowded, but many fish are there, too.
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After so much time spent in air-conditioned rooms, we venture outside.
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There's a nice breeze at the promenade.
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Hannah enjoys the trip.
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So, Hannah, this is Japan, your second home.
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23-Sep-2011
Hannah is cleaning the front yard.
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She's a diligent sweeper. Now all is prepared for our guests.
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Haruka spends time with Hannah on the patio.
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And they're having fun at the playground.
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24-Sep-2011
Today's special: fireworks with nephews Yusuke and Yasuharu.
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She dares to hold the sparkler.
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