Sushiro

A fun lunch place to go is Sushiro, a rotating sushi restaurant.
It was Sota's first time and he seemed to have a lot of fun!

All the plates are 100 yen, so the parents can let the kids eat whatever they want without worrying about the price.

They also have udon in the menu, in case your child can't eat raw fish.
Another family friendly reason is that they have a few tables connected to the conveyor belt.

Weekends are crowded with families so go early or for a late lunch to avoid waiting.
http://www.akindo-sushiro.co.jp/

Disney's CARS

kaito loves Disney's CARS so I've been on the search for the CARS sneakers (in size 14).

Online and even the stores were always sold out so as my last resort I actually called the company that sells the shoes↓
http://www.moonstar.co.jp/
to track down when & where the new stock will be arriving.

Finally after 2 months we got a pair!

He's been wearing it all day so it was totally worth the wait.

kaito also loves his CARS tableware which is sold at DAISO 100 Yen shops.


And rumor has it that CARS 2 will be coming to theaters next summer so I'm hoping it'll be easier to get CARS stuff in Japan.

BOOK-OFF SUPER BAZAAR

We recently went to the newly opened BOOK-OFF SUPER BAZAAR in Kawasaki Minatocho.

Unlike the store name BOOK-OFF, it's not only books but alot of other used stuff.
The stores are limited but some have kids clothes, baby supplies, toys and of course kids DVDs, CDs and book.

Even though it's used alot of the stuff is in good shape and of course cheaper than the original price. They have pretty much everything from baby strollers, bath items, hats, shoes, baby carriers and etc.

Kids grow out of their clothes and items so fast so why not get it for cheap or sell the stuff you don't need anymore.
Check the site to see which store close to you sells/buys kids clothes and items.
http://www.bookoff.co.jp/buy/reuse.html#kids

The BOOK-OFF in Kawasaki Minatocho is right next to Ito Yokado so after an afternoon of shopping,

we had lunch and let the kids play in the game center.

trick or treat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Sota & kaito went trick or treating for the first time!

Sota-man and kaitobug

It was actually the first time for the daddies too.

We trick or treated til it became dark.

Some houses were pretty scary and the neighbohood's Halloween vibe was just like the states!

Can't wait til next year...