Ahhh…summer is here and what better way to spend it in Japan by going to festivals.  We went to Kokura City to experience the Wasshoi Festival and see the fireworks at night.  Mia was mesmerized by the fireworks, Abby cried, and Emmy slept the whole time.  And my honey got claustrophobic because of the suffocating large number of people there.  This is the biggest festival in our area and so I think Anne will enjoy attending the smaller festivals later this summer.  Enjoy the pics and come visit us sometime to experience summer festivals in Japan!

Abby’s still trying to figure out the peace sign.

One of many food stalls offering tasty Japanese summer food.

I wish I had an aerial view because this pic doesn’t do justice to the large number of people who have gathered on this night.

Japanese couple taking in the festivities from a distance.