Today is the day for us to leave Japan, the country that we called home for the last 3 years. It is a pretty sad day indeed especially for the children because they have so many fond memories of Japan.

We took the opportunity today to say goodbye to some friends before leaving the TIEC.

Attended the Graduation Ceremony with my family today which marked the end of my postgraduate studies at the University of Tokyo with a Masters in Engineering (M. Eng).

Julia and Hilman's Japanese friends decided to come again today to play at our apartment for the last time before we leave Japan. They even decided to change into their school sports uniform to play in the park nearby our apartment this time.

My Japanese foster mother Kiyoko paid us a visit to say goodbye. Julia and Hilman's Japanese friends from school also came to play at our apartment today.

My old friends from JICA and family organized a farewell lunch for us at a tempura restaurant in Ginza today.

Today is also Julia and Hilman's last day at school. They also gave out some souvenirs and gifts to their teachers and friends for remembrance.

Today is Danish's last day at his kindergarten. The Japanese mothers organized a simple farewell party for Shida at a nearby community hall. Danish later gave out souvenirs to all his teachers and friends before saying goodbye (sayonara).

We went camping for 2 days/1 night at Hikawa Camping Site and the kids enjoyed getting close to the nature.