Osaka Day 2 Meet our newest Samurai!

 Today was Osaka Castle day - and it did not disappoint!  After getting in, Dad signed up for Samurai training and choosing this helmet, he nailed it!!


Meet our newest Samurai!  

Dad's very photogenic, yes?

I think he got his Christmas card taken care of this year...

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