PBW---Aqua World, Oarai Ibaraki

---Aqua World, Ibaraki Prefecture---

One of the best features of Aqua World contains for more than 15,000 aquatic animals and 350 different species, it also has a lot of collection of sharks. The place is huge and absolutely amazing! The aquarium also has tropical display and variety of winter penguins. First thing that we did when we went there was to watch a dolphins and sea lions show--there were four dolphins performing some fun tricks and they had synchronized swimming. Wakaba and Haruka loved the tricks of the dolphins and sea lions and to our surprise after watching the show, my SIL and family was there, too! We talked for awhile then part ways and went to eat a buffet lunch together with us after exploring at the aquarium. Well anyway, it was a bit crowded but it was expected for it was a weekend, a great trip for us and it can take the entire day to explore. I was delighted by the tunnel that we walk through with the sea animals above us and nevertheless, the kids had a close encounter through hands-on and exhibits at the museum--it was a pleasant and educational experience for them ^_^
---Dolphin Show----
---They love aquarium!!---
---Shark tanks---
---In all, it's magnificent beauty and awesome sharks!---
---52 species of sharks--- ---Touching the shark skin---" A shark's skin is hard and it feels like you're touching a sand paper! says Wakaba---
---A 4 meters long and about 540 kg Great White Shark is displayed at the Musuem Area---

---A 3 meters long Manbou ( Ocean Sun Fish ) at the main lobby---
---Family Day---
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Spa Resort Hawaiians

My days has been hectic lately and my husband took a 4 days-off from work ( he's been working like crazy ) and last Thursday was a holiday here in Japan --- we went to Spa Resort Hawaiians as a late family getaway for the summer or a sudden plunge for the fall season ( for it wasn't planned at all ). Spa Resort Hawaiians is a hawaiian themed spa resort and water park located at Fukushima prefecture and one of the popular destination trips here in Japan. We didn' t stay overnight at the hotel ( for it's only 30 minutes drive away from our place ) but finally enjoyed jacuzzi, sauna, open-air traditional style baths ( in our bathing suit ) and not only that, the resort have an awesome onsen ( hotsprings ) where we pampered and relaxed ourselves ( sorry, no photos allowed at the indoor onsen coz everyone is fully undressed there ). The biggest outdoor onsen in the whole country happens to be here at Spa Resort Hawaiians and is listed in the Guinness World of Records. The resort features a huge waterpark with pools, slides, waterplay etc where the kids enjoyed a lot! After taking our lunch, we watched the Tropical Hula Show at beach theater---the resort is also famous of their Hula Dance and Polynesian Show and enjoyed the tropical atmosphere. Have you seen the Japanese movie Hula Girls? (watch the movie trailer here ) The movie made a great influence on Spa Resort Hawaiians and because of the said movie, coming guests were increasing. It wasn't a first time to visit there but it was a first to experience to try almost everything of their hot spring and felt so relaxed! I trully deserve this break!
---Wakaba and Haruka before taking the plunge---
---Holiday crowds at Spa Resort Hawaiians---
---waiwai Ohana---

---Tropical Hula Show------My kids amused with these tropical wood carvings( I dunno what to call that lol )---
---Kimochiii!!! ( feels good! )--- ---Omiyage ( souvenier ) shop, I forgot to buy one (T_T)---

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PBW--NASU Animal Kingdom

---NASU Animal Kingdom-- Nasu, Tochigi----

During my kids summer vacation at school, we wanted our kids to have fun memories and great adventures inspite that my husband is busy and crazy over his work but taking our kids out is also our sort of relaxation and we wanted the kids to get excited so all of the summer plans is a secret to them. We didn't tell them where we're going, only hints: not at the circuit, not at Disneyland nor Disney Sea, and not at Sanrio Puroland ( not this year and if we are, we always planned of a 2 days fun so staying at a hotel is another plus to be planned for.

This time we went to NASU Animal Kingdom at Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture ( 3 hours drive from our place ) where my kids had a blast with all kinds of animals ( 500 and more ) from aqua to zoo and they had a close contact with dogs, rabbits, etc and we spent almost a day there coz the park is soo spacious--it is 10 times larger than Tokyo Dome and they have a free bus transportation to go over where you wanted to explore at the animal kingdom. Wakaba enjoyed her first ride at a camel ( the truth is I wanted to ride too but it says that the camel ride is limited for people who weights 50 kilos only lol ) and Haruka also enjoyed the horse ride with me at the back ( gosh, bumalik ako sa pagkabata! ). We also enjoyed the New Zealand Farmshow performing the scenes of sheep farming-- the dogs did a very good job of controlling the sheeps and of course with the help of a sheep raiser from New Zealand. They also have a bird performance show and some events which family will love to enjoy.

We had a wonderful time, walking around and staying there for a day really worth the money we spent and the food is delicious and the whole area is clean and lots of greens to cherish! I thought that my kids will get tired feet but no, they're active in walking and I love 'em for that!

And again, another fun summer memories for all of us ^_^ ---Close encounter with dogs---

---Kawaii neko chan!!---

---Cats world---

---My kids had a lot of fun feeding the rabbits with carrot---

---Humboldt Penguin---

---Aqua Zone---

--- Eurasian Eagle Owl, Bird Town----

---Wakaba enjoying a camel ride---

---While me and Haruka enjoys the horse ride--- ---Watching the show with Daddy---

---New Zealand Farm Show---

---Yakiniku lunch, good for big eaters like our family---

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PBW---NASU Flower World

Nasu is located at Tochigi Preferecture and is well-known for it's beautiful scenery and mountain resorts and is famous of being one of the tourist spots here in Japan. We went to NASU Flower World and was amazed by the beautiful landscape that delight us with blooms! I've been into flower gardens before but it's a first to experience such a wonderful view to enjoy. With an excellent weather, colourful sights to cherish, having great laughs while eating some frappes--we had an enjoyable day! I hate to say this but spending time with my family outdoor and the beautiful weather draws me away from blogosphere to take a lil short break till my kids are off from school. I'm taking FULL advantage of our summer together and am sure I'll be missing them again when class resumes.

---I don't have any idea of the flower's name but these beauty caught my attention---
---Having some walks around the flower garden---
---The landscape is impressive and pleasing to the eyes------Gorgeous blooms was waiting for us to see, touch and smell---
---Thank you for a very nice weather and the beauty of nature---
---Haruka chan is now 4, she's grown big already---
---They make my life the happiest and colourful---
---Enjoying frappes to beat the summer heat---
---The love of a family is life's greatest blessing---

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Have a nice day to everyone!!^_^

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