| | We got up at 6 a.m. to beat the rush. Here we're in line with our tickets. | |
| | | Map of the pool area at Toshima-en. Note the long circular pool at left. | |
| | | Shoes are forbidden within the entire pool area, just like in a Japanese home. | |
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| | People with tattoos are forbidden to enter the pool area. | |
| | | The pool area is empty immediately after opening. | |
| | | There are pools of all shapes and sizes, some with current and some without. | |
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| | This area will be crammed with human bodies in a few hours. | |
| | | A view from the top of the water slide. | |
| | | Note the large circular pool. It has a current that sweeps people along. | |
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| | | The amusement park portion of Toshima-en is visible in the distance. | |
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| | Jay on top of the water slide. | |
| | | Setting up our tent. We're early so we get a great spot, and a table! | |
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| | We bought a boat for the occasion. | |
| | | Jay and his Ji-chan and Ba-chan get in the circular pool. | |
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| | | Lunch at our hard-won table. | |
| | | The pool area is beginning to fill up. | |
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| | People cram their towels and plastic sheets into every available area. | |
| | | The park will be even more crowded in a few hours, though. | |
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| | A massive jungle-gym-type area for children. | |
| | | The ban on tattoos obviously didn't bother this guy! (Lousy photo, sorry.) | |
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| | After leaving the pool area, we had coffee in the amusement park area. | |
| | | The beetle petting zoo. Japanese children love huge beetles. | |
| | | Papa meets a hercules beetle. | |
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| | A trapeze artist follows a juggling show. | |
| | | Jay and papa share two flavors of ice. | |
| | | Jay and Ji-chan ride the train. | |
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| | Coin-operated fire truck. | |
| | | We rode the steam engine, too! | |
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