This morning Kaoru woke up and took Dad to the train station to buy all their Shinkansen tickets, and also Suica tickets for everybody.  They were unable to get David’s as they need ID, since he is getting a childs one.

We then all met at 10.00 to start the days activities.  Michael was feeling better today so joined us.  Mum had brought an Australia flag and gave that to Kaoru – our Tour Director!  We started by getting David’s ticket, and then caught the train to Harijuku.  We walked down the main street, stopping at the Daiso on the way.  We then took everybody to the wedding place so they would be able to find it when they come on the wedding day.  Back to the main street, we continued to the end, stopping at several shops along the way.

Then it was off to Kiddy Land for David and Julie to do some playing and shopping.  Kaoru and I found a restaurant that we could all eat at which was just a meat restaurant, so we all had hamburg steaks.  After lunch I took David back to Kiddy Land for a bit more playing while everybody else finished up.  We walked through Ometosando, and caught a train to Ginza.  A bit of a walk through Ginza, and David was getting bored – and I had some things to do.  So the two of us went back to the hotel while Kaoru looked after the “mob” and took them to a few more places, and then came back themselves.

Everybody came to our room and we all had some champagne.  Then we dispersed and got ready for the night, Leila came over, and we all went to Mum and Dad’s room for some more champagne.  Then Mum and Dad, Michael and Leila and Kaoru and I went for dinner, while Julie, Aunty Lynette and David did their own thing.  This was a special dinner Kaoru had organised, where Mum and Dad get to meet Otosan (they had already met Okasan at our Australian wedding).  Michael and Leila had their own special dinner in a separate area.  It was a tofu restaurant, which had me (and Mum!) a bit worried.

We arrived at the restaurant and were taken to our rooms.  They were amazing!  The whole restaurant was very Japanesey – totami mats, low doors, the style of the walls, the music…it was beautiful!  And Mum and I had completely different thoughts of tofu when we left!  Everything was so delicious (except for one dish, which Kaoru didn’t touch and Mum only got through half).  The night went very well – Kaoru was busy translating all evening and did a fantastic job (as always).  Both sets of parents were able to see how much the other loves us both, and to express how thankful they were for the support from the other.

After saying goodbye (and picking Michael and Leila up from their room), I went to Mum and Dad’s room for a Lemoncello while Kaoru had a relaxing bath.  We wanted to go to the 45th floor bar but it closes at 11 so we were a bit late.