One of the many things I love about Japan is the public transportation. From Hachinohe station (about 30 min away), we took the Shinkansen bullet train to Sendai making a 3 hour cramped driving trip into a 1 hour laid-back relaxing trip where Forrest could play and enjoy the whole ride! We got him new toys for the trip including an Etch-a-Sketch since he loves drawing.

Once we got to Sendai, early check-in made life so easy since Forrest could take a nice nap. Leanne checked out the city while I watched the little one and studied Japanese while he snoozed.

Once he woke up, we went to one of Sendai’s specialties, a beef tongue restaurant! Delicious!

Then, it was time to see a band I’ve wanted to see since medical school over a decade ago, Asian Kung-Fu Generation!! The best part was Forrest saw the way others were pumping their fists and he copied them the best he could, even clapping when everyone else clapped. I think he loved his first concert!