Here's a run-down of their last few days here in Tokyo.
We took a boat tour on the Sumida River from the famous temple area of Asakusa all the way across Tokyo bay to a man-made island called Odaiba, and took a tour of the Fuji Television Station there (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/en/). It was a beautiful day and we had fantastic weather the whole way. The Fuji television station features a 25-story high, gleaming silver ball which can be seen from far across the bay. We took a tour of the station and saw some fantastic fews of the bay. Im including a video of the trip across the bay.
We also took the Chuo Train line all the way across Tokyo to visit an area called Kichijoji. It's a neat area with lots of little shops, and features a nice park called Inogashira Park. It's always neat to visit Tokyo's major parks and escape from the urban jungle for a while. We had a little rain during our visit, but it was still a welcome break from the heat we had experienced earlier in their stay.
My parents left for Colorado from Hakozaki Bus Station yesterday morning. We were sorry to see them go, but right after we dropped them off at the station, we went straight over to the United States Embassy to begin the application process for Rhianna's United States Passport. The preparation for our trip home to Colorado in December has just begun!!!!
Waiting for the boat to depart
Animated Japanese characters from the series
upon which the boat was designed
St. Lukes Tower from the Sumida River
The Bay Bridge
Just off the boat
Just off the boat 2
The view of Tokyo Bay and the Statue of Liberty!
Tokyo Bay from Fuji Television Tower
John and Rhianna
Grandma, Grandpa, and Rhianna
Touring Fuji Television
Having a snack at the restaurant next door to our apartment
Grandma and Rhianna
Grandma and Rhianna
Grandma, Grandpa, Rhianna at our last dinner on Thursday
Video of Boat Ride
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