Pictures from Japan: "753" photos

Shichi-go-san (753)

Every November there's a mini-event for parents called "Shichi-go-san," which is just the numbers 753 in Japanese. Originally a Shinto ceremony celebrating the health of boys (who celebrate Shichi-go-san at the age of 5) and girls (who do it twice, at the ages of 3 and 7), it's evolved into a time to have studio photos of your children taken. Virtually all parents take advantage of this time to get professional taken pictures of their kids, and Chiharu and I are no exception: since my son is 5 and my daughter is 3, we couldn't let the chance to show what "oka-baka" we were. (Oka-baka literally means "stupid parents," this term refers to parents who love their kids so much they think they're perfect.

Kazuki and Rina in their wafuku or Japanese clothes

 

Rina with her parasol

Kazuki loved this picture the best

Mr. Handsome

And the grand finale, my favorite of the bunch. Oya-baka, desho?