Happy New Year

Happy New Year ! Thank you for your support and interest in the sisters in 2009. The sisters are enjoying some down time from a very busy year of performances and school work. Kyla is in the US visiting grandparents. The future is a bit uncertain for the three as a tsugaru shamisen trio since they no longer have a teacher or belong to any shamisen group. But they will continue to compete in national competitions and promote intercultural exchange.

Happy Christmas

The sisters last night together before Kyla left for America.

Shopping at Costco

After dropping Kyla off at Narita, we enjoyed shopping at Costco. Boy was it crowded!

Off to America

Kyla's at Narita leaving for the US to spend Christmas with her grandparents.

H&M

Kyla shops at H&M in Shibuya.

Nice day

It's a nice day but cold in Shibuya as the sisters do some Christmas shopping.

In transit

The sisters are in Tokyo this weekend. Brenna rides the subway with some funny signs posted!

Almost done

People struggle to get a closer looks at the sisters. They are always big attraction!

Last one

Brenna and Shana wait for Kyla to get her kimono on. It takes about an hour for all three to get ready. This is the last performance for the year. Kyla will be spending Christmas in the US this year.

Brenna's room

Brenna practices in her room with posters of Arashi (Japanese pop group).

Sendai traffic

Kyla was in Sendai today and stopped in at Starbucks.

Tokyo Dome

Brenna is at the Tokyo Dome .

Grandparents

Brenna is in Tokyo this weekend with her grandparents.