Ueno - Natural Science and History Museum

Yesterday the kids and I enjoyed a day at the Natural Science and History Museum in Ueno Park. They have recently renovated the museum with a new kids area that I had been wanting to try for quite some time. It was not too crowded at the museum and we were able to get into the play area from 1-1:45. We had a great time looking at animals, dinosaurs, and exhibits about space. The K Man enjoyed playing all of the computer games at each station and watching videos of the animals. He especially liked seeing the cheetah devour a zebra in wildlife. J enjoyed crawling around in the kids area and being set free from the baby carrier. M liked the space area the best as she is studying our solar system in our homeschool this year. I was proud of the kids for not complaining as it was very cold and windy and the museum is quite a walk from the station. After playing we enjoyed an ice cream before heading home.

Tendan - Japanese Korean BBQ, Kyoto style

Last night the husband and I ventured out for a nice dinner. Again we went to a Kyoto based restaurant because the husband claims anything from Kyoto is the best. :) We wanted Japanese style Korean BBQ. We did not make reservations but we were lucky enough to get a table by the window looking down onto Harumi Dori, the Main Street that runs from our area to Ginza. We love our "neighborhood" and have never been disappointed with any restaurants we have tried. It was a fun night full of delicious food and fabulous conversation. 

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel 1/28/2016

Since Daddy could not go to Melbourne with us, we decided to have a one night vacation as a family in Tokyo. We spent the night at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and stayed in an Alice and Wonderland Room. We ate dinner with the characters and enjoyed a night away, even though we did not go that far. The kids loved the room and dinner with Mickey and Minnie. It was a fun night as a family making some lasting memories with the kids.