Halloween party

I've been attending this weekly social gathering called Ladies' Night, which is essentially an opportunity for local ladies to practise speaking English. Ladies' Night is held in this really cool European-looking ski resort in Shiozawa (3 towns away from me, 30 mins drive) because the organiser of Ladies' Night works there.

Chieri, whom I got to know from Ladies' Night, invited me to attend a halloween party that she was throwing for her students. She teaches at a nursery school, so the kids were very young. The kids were all dressed up and they were really fun. I was basically carrying a basket of candy to give out when the kids say "trick or treat!". I borrowed a pair of furry bears' ears on a hairband from my school's drama club to wear for the party.

Chieri, dressed as a pirate, reading a story to the kids

A cute little girl dressed as Minnie Mouse

A reluctant Mickey Mouse...he stripped off his Mickey shorts immediately after the party and ran around in his black leggings

Pikachu and sister, Winnie the Pooh (also known as Pooh-san in Japan)

And this is where we meet for Ladies Night, where the Halloween party was also held. Its a little cafe of the ski resort.

The ski resort...it's big! Its very popular as a wedding venue as it is very large and surrounded by greenery. There was a wedding ceremony being conducted in the lawn during the Halloween party in fact.

One of the ski runs...this is supposed to be one of best ski slopes in the area and gets really crowded in winter. In summer, this place remains a hive of activity as the water park (with water slides and pool), mini golf course and tennis courts are open.