Nikko Edo Wonderland

 

Last week-end, we headed north to visit Nikko, Japan for one last time before we move.  This time we visited "Edo Wonderland" (think Sturbridge Village or Colonial Williamsburg).  It is a theme park based on the Edo period of Japan's history... everyone is in character, and it is set up like an old time village.   We watched a live sword fight and saw someone tied up and walked off to jail.  There were shopkeepers, geisha, and ninjas, of course.

Quinn's favorite people and places all involve the ninjas.  He got to throw chinese stars, and got 5 out of 5 into the target (Neal only got 1 out of 5...haha!)   We walked through a trick Ninja house with hidden doors and moving floors, and made our way through the Ninja Giant Maze.  The best was the Ninja training house, where it was hard to tell the floor from the ceiling, and where it was difficult to even stand and walk from one side of the room to the other.

Scarlett, as usual, preceding with caution throughout the park.  She held a mican (Japanese tangarine) as a security blanket throughout the day.  I'm sure you will see it in her hand in a few of the pictures.

It was a beautiful day to be outside and take in the sights.

                    

Looking apprehensive in the Ninja Maze

Making his wish to do well on his promotion exam