I know I know

Did ya think I closed up shop?

I've been mighty busy you know! Working the Nihonmachi Street Fair is not an easy thing to do.

Did you come down? Uncle Charley had me go on the Ho`olaule`a Stage and Mama put me in my hula skirt. I became the official Nihonmachi Street Fair mascot! Here I am with Auntie Sumiko.

This year at the Nihonmachi Street Fair they had a booth dedicated to all of the four legged family members. I along with cousin Bonanza of Aloha Warehouse greeted all the many doggies and their Mama & Dads who came. And let me tell you there were many. Even the great folks at Pets Are Wonderful Support shared our booth on Saturday. They do great work and I hope you support this important organization.

Uncle Brandt of SumoFish made doggie tshirts for all the NSF staff doggies. Maybe next year we can sell these too!

Oh and I got to stay at the Hotel Kabuki again too!! Thanks Auntie Naomi!

Mama is still trying to catch up with life so my blog may be a bit spotty.

Big thanks to Auntie Denise and Uncle Will for taking the photos!

One last thing. I turned 12 this year. Compared to my contemporaries in Japan I think I look hella young. Don't you think?

These guys are all over 10 years old. But they all are very happy old geezers.

Garage Sale Finds

Mama's church had a garage sale over the weekend. And of course being the savvy shopper, Mama found me some "gently used" new clothes from the children's section.

But before I show you, I wanna show you the Doraemon stuffed animal that she got me.

I accidentally sat on Doraemon.

Don't worry he is plush.

I heard that. You just said, "Teppei aren't you a bit plush?"

The nerve.

Mama not only found one vest, but another one too.

Isn't the back of this vest the cutest?

Mama said I look very dandy.

What is dandy? I know it rhymes with candy.

I guess it means I look sweet!

Pug Invasion in Japan

Remember I told you about the 10th Annual All Japan Pug Meet?

Here's some photos. Now that's a LOT of my people...all 864 pugs.

Mama really wants to go next year. I better make my plane reservations now!

I wonder if any parents took home the wrong pug?

I better brush up on my Japanese too.

How do you say "snack" in Japanese Mama?

Farewell Cousin Astro

Yesterday Mama found out that cousin Astro passed away and went to dog heaven.

Although I never got to meet my cousin, Mama told me that he was a great boy and that he brought so much love and happiness to Auntie Ann, Uncle Kenny and Baa.

We will all miss you very much Astro. I know you're running around in dog heaven with Sierra and Cody.

Love Teppei

These Paws are Made for Walking

And that's just what they'll do
one of these days these paws are gonna walk all over you.

Sorry Mama I didn't mean what I just sang!

Can I please still have a snack?

Oh remember I told you all about the Pug Meeting in Japan?

Well the tally is in and there were 800 pugs that attended!!!

Can you believe that?

I wonder which country has the most pugs.

Can someone take a doggie census?

Oh before I go, let me introduce you to Anko.

Isn't she the cutest? Doesn't she look like an obaachan?

Just wanna give her some hot tea and manju.

Good night!

ALL JAPAN PUG MEETING TODAY

Well today in Japan the 10th Annual Pug Meeting is being held at Doggy Park near the base of Mt. Fuji.

Isn't that wild? I think more than 300 pugs will come from all over Japan to meet and greet.

My pug friends Hina, Mona, Benbo & Komu are all attending.

Here's a picture of them (Hina is on the far right, Benbo far left and their babies Ao, Runa & Mona). Aren't they the cutest?

Photo by Hina's Mama.

I asked Mama if I could go too but she said I had no passport.

Pooh. I had my suitcase packed too.

Oh well. Time to take a nap on Mama's leg.

Look I slept so good I even drooled on Mama's pants.

Sorry Mama.

She still loves me lots. Drool and all.

Happy Mama's Day!!

In many parts of the world today, families & friends are getting together to celebrate and give thanks to the one person that gives us all unconditional love. Mamas, Okasan, Madre, Ama, Mãe, Nana, Mor, Maman, Màna, Makuahine, Anya, Matri and so on...no matter how you call your Mama, she's da best.

She's the rock, the one person that is the glue that holds it all together.

My life is in my Mama's hands.

My Grandma Julia is no longer here with us, but Mama bought yellow roses (Grandma Julia's favorite) in memory of her.

She told me never forget Grandma Julia and always keep her in your heart.

I won't Mama. I promise.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mama's

A little extra...

I have to tell you one thing that I just can't say "I LIKE."

What is that you say? Its name starts with the letter "D"

DYSON

That Dyson just roars around the house all the time. Chases me around.

I try to take away the yellow ball that is in its mouth. But it won't let go of it.

Can someone tell this Dyson to shut up and give me that big yellow ball?