Happy 100th Post!
Thank you to my friends and family (and anyone else!) who have been reading and keeping up with my adventures! I've been here over 2 years now, but knowing you keep up with what I've been up to makes me feel less lonely.. don't forget to keep me updated with your gossip too!!
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Happy Christmas!
December 23rd is a National Holiday, as it is the Emperor's Birthday, and as per tradition, Jen and I celebrated 'Early Christmas'.
１２月２３日はいつも祝日だから毎年友達と「早いクリスマス」を祝います。
First, we greeted the Emperor at the Imperial Palace, which was open especially on this day. He had been ill recently, but was well enough to wave enthusiastically and give a meaningful speech about the trouble this year and how we have to work together.
まず、皇居で天皇様を見ました.
Next, a shameful visit to McDonald's.. followed by Christmas Karaoke
Lots of waving Japanese Santas!
Christmas dinner!!!!!!
December 25th was spent with Toshi. Santa brought me a keyboard, so despite 8 years of rustiness, we decided to play 'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'
サンタトシは電気ピアノをくれたからこの歌を一緒に'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'を弾いた （けど８年以上弾いていないから下手くそでした（・・；）
サンタトシは電気ピアノをくれたからこの歌を一緒に'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'を弾いた （けど８年以上弾いていないから下手くそでした（・・；）
Afterwards, we enjoyed tapioca tea and a crêpe, followed by Christmas karaoke
