Thinking of Japan...

Since last Friday's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis, Chad and I have been just talking about Japan and praying for all of the people there. Thankfully, our friends there are fine, but we just feel such a connection to the place and all of the people. I thought I would post some of my very favorite pics from the place I loved so much...It can be a little reminder that we all need to send prayers and good thoughts their way...and whatever else you can!


Our neighborhood, Azabu Juban, during a street festival

"Camp Tokyo"...our ladies who lunch group and dear friends!

Me in a sumo sandwich :) Sumo tournament in Tokyo

Lunching again...

And again...only this time I am HUGE and pregnant!

Sweet friends, Alex and Mayra. They still live in Tokyo!

Chad with some of his coworkers

Yuriko-san...our wonderful Japanese culture and traditions teacher. She was so graceful and sweet. We learned so much from her.

Cherry blossoms...sakura


Visit to the sumo stable where the wrestlers train and live. Anne and I hanging out with the little guy!

We were so lucky to have a VERY rare spotting of the Japanese royal family at Tokyo station one day. All of Chad's Japanese coworkers were shocked that we saw them. This entrance to the station is only used by the royal family. See the sweet Princess Toshi, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako.

Visiting a ryokan with my mom and dad...we were the only foreigners staying there



Traditional Japanese wedding in Tokyo at temple

At our favorite izakaya (Japanese pub) in Omotesando...LOVED that place!