Japanorytag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-16846742011-03-08T17:03:38+01:00Tales from Tokyo.
Expats in Tokyo. A British family experiencing their new life in Japan.TypePadWon’t Get Fooled Againtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340147e2fa2769970b2011-03-08T17:03:38+01:002011-03-08T17:03:38+01:00Wednesday 19th November 2008 I have the opportunity to see a legendary band who happen to be one of my all time favourites. I'm so excited! The Who are playing...Carole Hallett MobbsAnother School Concerttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340148c8684e07970c2011-02-14T10:00:00+01:002011-02-07T07:05:16+01:00Wednesday 25th June 2008 Rhiannon is performing in the end of term school concert. It's held in a theatre near the school. Taiko starts the show off with a rousing...Carole Hallett MobbsMini Harajuku Girl - Japanese Day 2008tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340148c854b9e4970c2011-02-08T10:52:57+01:002011-02-04T17:36:54+01:00Wednesday 21st May 2008 The school's annual Japanese Day is here again. Parents are invited to join in the big assembly at the start of the day, where we will...Carole Hallett MobbsChildren’s Hall and Children’s Castletag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340148c7690bd9970c2011-01-09T12:29:52+01:002011-01-09T12:29:52+01:00November 2007 Each ward in Tokyo has a place called the Children's Hall. Entrance is free and is an activity based centre where children of all ages can join in...Carole Hallett MobbsRhiannon’s Busy Lifetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340148c725dc7a970c2010-12-31T10:46:25+01:002010-12-31T10:46:25+01:00As well as me being extremely busy with work, Rhiannon's school and social life requires a diary of its own! The school is very well set up with extra-curricular activities,...Carole Hallett MobbsBack to School!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a42885883401348819ac44970c2010-10-11T06:50:30+02:002010-10-11T06:50:30+02:00Tuesday 28th August 2007 Oh yeah! At last, the long summer holidays are over and Rhiannon goes back to school. Now she's in Year 1 and is thrilled to have...Carole Hallett MobbsO-bon - a Festivaltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a428858834013487a761f2970c2010-09-25T16:33:10+02:002010-09-25T16:33:10+02:00Sometime in late August 2007 Shortly after returning to Japan we went with some friends to an O-bon festival. It was a treat for all the senses with the sight...Carole Hallett Mobbs“Illuminous” Fishtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a428858834013486ff9bf2970c2010-09-06T15:02:50+02:002010-09-06T15:03:43+02:00Thursday 28th June 2007 The End of Year Show (I'd love to include photos here, but I only took a video, so can't, sorry) Today is the last full day...Carole Hallett MobbsRed Hot Chili Peppers in Tokyo!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340134864bf51f970c2010-08-19T07:32:16+02:002010-08-19T07:32:16+02:00Don't get too excited - look at the date... remember I'm writing an incredibly backdated blog! Wednesday 6th June 2007 Tonight's the night! The night I've been anticipating for about...Carole Hallett MobbsFlowing Noodles and Taikotag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340133f2b0a1fc970b2010-07-29T17:05:01+02:002010-07-29T17:05:01+02:00Saturday 2nd June 2007 My calendar entry for this day just says "BBQ - take food and drink". Luckily my photos reminded me more about the event. It was held...Carole Hallett MobbsThe School's Spring Fairtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553a4288588340133f20846db970b2010-07-03T16:07:51+02:002010-09-06T16:01:52+02:00Saturday 28th April 2007 This will be a short post as my memory of the day is buried under 3 years worth of other, more interesting, memories. The School's annual...Carole Hallett Mobbs