Despite previous experiences that left me with nothing good to say about participating in boat parties, I went to a boat party last night. But this time it was actually enjoyable. We had a small 10-person karate club party on a ferry from our side of Tokyo Bay, to the other (somewhere in Chiba) and then back again. The women all wore yukatas for a discounted ferry ticket and to participate in a raffle. Four out of the 7 women who came in yukata won and I was one of them - yay! But knowing that I will go back to Canada soon, I gave away most of my prize - except for the detox tea. That could be useful.

But what was best about the party was after getting off the ferry. We bought fireworks from the combini and made a lot of light. Pictures next post.