Mom & Dad's final night in Japan

Sunday April 8th was my parents last day in Japan. Since Jamie and I had to work, they decided to go to Kyoto for the day. Later on that night they called us from the Shin-Osaka station to say that they were back and town, so Jamie and I met up with them to go for dinner.

We took them to one of our favourite hang-outs (Da Sponge) located in our old hood the 2nd night they were here, but unfortunately we were the only ones in the restaurant. It was ok though, at least they got to try some of our favourite bevies and what I consider to be the best pizza ever -- I think my mom does now too!

We decided to go back and have some more of their delicious pizza, yet this time around the place was completely packed! Once every couple of months a guy named Jimmy from Hawaii (who now resides in Osaka) plays live Hawaiian music. When he is playing...loads of people come to watch and drink, drink, drink! Let's just say that everyone was beyond having a good time when we arrived!

Since it was so busy, Akemi and Kenken (the owners) were only making appetizers.....that meant no pizza. However, when they found out it was my parent's last night in Japan, they graciously made one just for that reason! They are such great people!

**Jimmy is the guy on the right**

**us with Akemi & Kenken**

After that we made our way to Dotmobori because I wanted to take a group shot in front of the Glico running man. We have taken the same shot with all of our visitors...it has become sort of a tradition. I felt bad taking my folks there at 10:30 at night considering they had spent 10 hours walking around Kyoto, but if you know me you'll know I am big on tradition :)

The two weeks my parents were here FLEW by. It was great to have them here...show them some of the places we like going....and to have had the chance to experience new sites/places with them. Arigato guys and see you soon! xoxoxo