Japan 2006 - Back to Tokyo

Before we went back to England, we went back to Tokyo. Mom and Dad put us in a locker at the train station. It was dark and noisy, but then we fell asleep. They met up with Chris, Mom's friend from London, and did karaoke. Later we got to go to a hotel near the airport, and then we flew back to Manchester the next morning.

Japan 2006 - More Relations

Uncle Paul's friend Miles, Uncle Keith, and Grandaunt Anna came too. I imagine they wanted to see us as well, but I'm not as sure.

Japan 2006 - Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa Irwin came from America just to see me and Strange Panda. It was great! They said it was for the wedding, but I know they just had to say that so Paul and Keiko's feeling wouldn't be hurt.

Japan 2006 - The Wedding

Uncle Paul and Aunt Keiko had their wedding in this shrine. Strange Panda and I weren't allowed to go in because they said no animals could attend the service. But we did get to sleep all day, which was great! And we could see the photos afterwards.

Japan 2006 - Izumo

This was our bed in Izumo. We stayed at Uncle Paul and Aunt Keiko's house. There wasn't much space, so we slept in the room most of the time.

Japan 2006 - Funny Bag

The cupcake came in this funny bag. It didn't make sense to me, but I don't read well anyway.

Japan 2006 - Cute Cupcake

Aunt Keiko gave us the cutest cupcake ever. And then, even better, we got to eat it!

Japan 2006 - Stolen Beer

Naughty Bill came and stole some of my drink without asking! However, it didn't make a difference, as I don't think I could really drink all that anyway.

Japan 2006 - To Izumo

On the way to Izumo to see Uncle Paul and Aunt Keiko, we stopped for a drink. I ordered a large beer.

Japan 2006 - Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

In Kyoto, we went to Fushimi Inari Shrine, which has thousands of torii gates. You can see them all behind us.

Japan 2006 - A Really Tight Squeeze

One day we woke up enough to go out with Mom and Dad. We found we were in Kyoto by that point. Oops! It was a bit of a squeeze fitting in this backpack, and Bill's breath smelled of water insect again. Next time I want my own pocket.

Japan 2006 - A Tight Squeeze?

Mom also crawled through a hole in this column. She said it was a tight squeeze, but even Dad managed to get through it. If I had been there, it would've been really easy for me!

Japan 2006 - Nara

In Nara, mom made some friends with bigger animals, some deer. She gave them lots of food, but I always get more than that, so I know she still loves me more.

Japan 2006 - Toyama Mountains

Here we are posing in front of the Toyama mountains. This is the view from Amir's flat.

Japan 2006 - Amir's Place

Here we are sleeping in Amir's flat. It reminded me of Mom's old apartment, but bigger.

Japan 2006 - Amir

In Toyama, we stayed at Amir's place. He played soccer on the beach with Mom and Dad.

Japan 2006 - A Cuddle

Mom let us ride on her lap for awhile too.

Japan 2006 - Train Ride to Toyama

I remember that train ride too. It was so much fun! We spent a long time looking out the window too. The shinkansen bullet trains are really really fast. As fast as 100 pandas running, at least.

Japan 2006 - Homeward Bound

After Nikko, we headed back home to Toyama. It was a long train ride, so we read a lot.

Japan 2006 - Nikko Part 2

At the guest house we stayed at, there was a neat dog called Bea-ta that lived there. We played fetch with him while Mom and Dad were out.

Japan 2006 - Nikko

After Tokyo, we went to Nikko, a place with lovely beds and comfortable places to sleep. Here is where we slept. It's also supposed to be famous for temples, but we just kept sleeping while Mom and Dad went to look at those.

Japan 2006 - A Walk Part 2

They also went to Shibuya, which has a famous crossing. Of course, we stayed in and slept. I think Strange Panda watched some TV.

Japan 2006 - A Walk

Mom and Dad went for a walk through Tokyo while Strange Panda and I rested in the hotel room. We had serious jet lag. Platypuses are not used to flying.

Japan 2006 - Breakfast

Mom had some weird rotten beans for breakfast. The Japanese call it Natto. I prefer normal food, like water insects.

Japan 2006 - Departing

We got to go back to our birthplace, Japan, for a nice trip. Uncle Paul and Aunt Keiko got married. Strange Panda and my trip started in Manchester the night before we left. We spent the night at a friend of Mom's house, Jane. She had a nice Minnie Mouse that we cuddled up with. We had to get up early to get our flight the next morning from Manchester Airport.