Meanwhile, back in Japan...

Today is dontoyaki, which is basically "day to burn all your New Years wreath's". We had Champ kitted out in a charming little number affixed to the front grill. Should've snapped a shot before we burned it but, ah well. The idea is to take this years wreaths, burn 'em, drink a little amazake against the cold and pick up a fortune for the New Year.

I have photos to post but Flickr's gone all wonky... hopefully later today. Now I have to get back to work... with this warm sake rolling around inside me... whee!