Tokyo Adventure - Part 2
 
Here are days 4-6 from my trip to Tokyo, Japan. Click on a thumbnail below for a larger image.

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Day 4 begins with a visit to a beautiful begonia garden in Hakone
Jason takes over photographer duties for Bill and Candace
A giant plastic ice cream cone proves irresistible
Dave makes friends on the way to the hot springs
Another excellent lunch after our visit to the Hakone hot springs
After lunch we visit this scenic spot
Steve does his Hamlet in front of a waterfall
The happy couple strike a pose
Steve enjoys a refreshing beverage on the "Romance Car" train back from Hakone
Something you'd never find in the U.S.: A beer vending machine
Day 5 begins with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Steve attempts to make his own tea
Amy poses with her Dr. Pepper in front of the Snoopy Town Shop
Steve compares his extra large Coke with Amy's Dr. Pepper
Later that night, Steve enjoys the Tokyo night lights
A wonderful shabu-shabu dinner
Jarrad, Steve, Dave, and Amy enjoy their sukiyaki and shabu-shabu
Bachelor party first leg: A visit to Rappongi
Bachelor party second leg: A visit to Jason's huge hotel suite
Jason shows off the suite's impressive bathroom
The view outside of Jason's suite window
Wedding Day: At the entrance of the shrine area
The pre-wedding introduction ceremony
Posing with friends and family
A traditional wedding ceremony
Receiving a blessing
Post-ceremony processional
A beautiful sight
The happy bride
The happy groom
The combined family
The whole gang
Cocktail hour
The happy couple
M.C. and translator Jarrad takes the podium
Bill delivers an excellent Best Man speech
Cutting the cake
First dance
Steve and Hiromi dance to the 1960's hit "Sukiyaki"
Steve and his groupies
Amy and Steve strike a pose
At the post-wedding party, Steve sets up a slideshow on his PowerBook