Nikkei Matsuri in Japantown, San Jose

We missed the SF Japantown parade last Sunday because we couldn't find parking. Today we visit the Japantown in San Jose to see the Nikkei Matsuri (Japanese American Festival) celebration. It takes us an hour to get out of the house -- both Luca and Maya keep mommy super busy. The parking is difficult but after twenty minutes' circling around we finally find a spot three blocks away.

It's very crowded. There are a lot of street vendors, and there is also a lot of dancing and singing. Maya's favorite performances are performed by little girls not so much older than she is. They wear pretty dresses. We also see the flower arrangement show. Luca is curious in the beginning but he soon falls asleep.

Maya meets her little friends Zixin and Ben and they have a fantastic time.