Edo Wonderland

On July 16 I went with Steven's family again to Edo Wonderland. Edo Wonderland is to Japan like Old West Amusement towns are to the American midwest. It's a little cheesy but a lot of fun to pretend like your in a different era. The Edo period of Japan was about 400yrs ago and many current traditions in villages remain the same. Edo Wonderland is just a place that brings them all together...all the time.

Sarah and Ellie posing with the Samurai at the entrance gate.

The Agisai were blooming all over the park.

This is a folkloric character of Edo period Japan. Supposedly he is a sort of demon (like a mystical creature of mischief)  that people make figurines of for their gardens to scare animals and bad spirits away.

The fight scenes in the park were happening every half hour or so and some times kids were allowed to join in and arrest the 'robber' character.

There were tons of activities and lots of good food and it's beautifully nestled on the edge of Nikko Mountain.