German Friends - Lost in Transration

Miss Crab went to Park Hyatt Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The hotel is filming location of "Lost in Translation"  directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray, has become one of the year's most critically acclaimed movies. It was shot entirely in Japan.

Town of Shinjuku

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Gandulf and Miss Crab visited to a Japanese elementary school.

They had a school lunch.

After school, my kids enjoyed treats from Germany.

Thank you! Arigatou.

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The first time to see German Friends in November

Hello, Galdulf and Miss Crab.
Konnichiwa!

It was the last week in November.

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German Friends - Narita International Airport

German Friends at Narita International Airport.
There are so many Japanese souvenirs.

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German Friends - New Years Days

Miss Crab and Gandulf had spent New Year's days in Japan.

Soon after Christmas, Japanese people start preparing for the year-end and New Year’s events.
Compared to Christmas, many of these events are based on Japanese tradition and are deeply related to religion.Relatives come together to celebrate the New Year.

New Year's Special meals

Omochitsuki

Making a rice cake

On New Year's day

Many Japanese go to shrine or temple to play for their happiness in the new year.

At Narita-san Temple

Daruma Stand

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