We are bringing a digital camera as the only thing we need to plug in. Japanese current is 100 volts, 12 amps, I think. The adapter is sold separately from the plugs and they sell both kinds of plug.

Today we took the train down to Utsonomiya to meet Wakana's best friend for lunch. We also wanted to visit the electronics shop and a bookstore. I have been in the market for a tool to use in interviewing people and today settled on an IC recorder with separate microphone and extra large memory chip. Wakana and I have an idea to write a book about beachcombers in the Pacific islands. One day she mentioned a "famous" beachcomber and the idea took off.

In the same store we found a little "toy" accordion. (I can see CarolC sitting up and taking notice!) I was kidding around when I suggested Wakana buy it to play but we brought it home with us. It turns out she had tried to play the accordion in high school but it was too heavy so she settled on piano instead. She likes this one. It only has 17 keys so the range is limited but she picked it out of the box, strapped it on, and played a tune! I love surprises like this! She is very happy with it.