Japan Adventure

Hide's family is entertaining his sister's finace's family today. Her patterned obi -- red patterned sash tied in back of her royal blue kimono is in the shape of a bow or butterfly, signifying that she's not married. I've caught a glimpse of her in the garden behind the shop. This beautiful new building also is the family's home.


Here come the prospective Groom & Bride, and her mother.


Hide & his sister. He could not attend the party today because he said "someone had to watch the shop."