Head Over Heels

This is how Japan makes you feel sometimes.

Kisses from Kyoto

Ssssssssssssmack! We love you, too, Nia!

Hot Hot Hot

Hiromi reports that on a recent excursion, it was so hot that Nia blew a fuse and had a nosebleed. Our poor girl. Sacrificing precious life fluid to the gods of tourism.

From Russia With Love

Is that Putin in the background?! And Gorby in the middle of the pack?

A Day on the Go With Eriko

Hiromi and Nia recently spent the day with Hiromi's friend Eriko, whose exceedingly small stature (4'10") is more than complemented by her inner and outer beauty.

Garden Satori

Nia has achieved enlightenment.

More Extended Family

Here's Hiromi's Shiga Prefecture family. Hiromi's grandmother is to Hiromi's right, then Hiromi's aunt, and Hiromi's cousin. Four generations.