It is hard to believe that it is February already and school is back in session. My teens are in Years 9 and 12 this year. It is hard to believe that this is my son’s last year of school- their school years certainly fly by!
We have recently returned from a 2 week family holiday to Japan. After our wonderful trip there last year, we couldn’t wait to go back and see more of this beautiful country and experience more of the Japanese culture.
Japan really has it all – breath taking scenery; fascinating shrines and temples; beautiful old castles; theme parks; great skiing; amazing shopping; the latest technology; food – there was something for everyone!
I hope to catch up on my emails and blog reading over the next few days (sorry if you are waiting for an email from me!). We are now feeling really refreshed and have loads of inspiration and ideas of A Spoonful of Sugar in 2011.
Wow – Japan looks amazing! I have never been but China and Japan have always sparked an interest in me. Lovely pictures! Bet the temperature differences were quite a shock. It’s somewhere in between those extremes here, anywhere between -5 and +10 degrees Celsius really. Glad you all had a lovely time 🙂 x
WOW! What lovely photos! Looks like you had a great time!
What a good way to begin a new year!!!
And lots of shopping???
I love the pics of Japan what a wonderful experience and silly me i never realized that it snowed in Japan.
cheers Shez
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Oh girls, I am so happy you visited Japan!! A wonderful place!! My husband is japanese and we live some of this lovely culture here in our home!!
I missed you! Love! Bela
Love the pictures!
Lucky you!
it all looks wonderful. What are the pieces of wood with writing on the side?
Welcome home, cant wait to see more photos.
xx
Japan has a big place in my heart. I hope you brought back more goodies to show us.
Welcome Back! I’m anxious to see what you have in store for us — and to hear more about your trip!
Welcome home, Lisa! Sounds like you had another wonderful trip to Japan. How cool to make this an annual event. Love seeing your pictures.
Welcome home – to the heat 😉 Can’t wait for our catch up, so I can see all the yummy things you bought!
What a lovely, diverse country it must be!
Looks absolutely amazing – hope you show us more photos x
Such nice photos.
I really hope to get to Japan some day. My Guy has been there and loved it all.
Welcome Home.
Beautiful photos! What are the woodblocks?
~Judy
WOW! What a lovely break. Please tell me you will be posting more of your wonderful photos, these ones are stunning! I have to agree – Japan really does have it all – it’s such a fascinating culture. I hope to make it there one day too.
Beautiful pictures!
Thanks for sharing your photos with us, Japan is so fascinating!
Ohlala! Thanks very much for the photos,skiing in Japan has been on our wish list for a while. I think you just gave me that extra push! 🙂
Welcome back x