I don't know how I missed this thread until today. This is really exciting.
I lived in Japan for four years as a child though of course that was in 1852. We lived outside Tokyo and I recall mainly what a beautiful place it is. Even as a kid I was mesmerized by the sights and smells. As a pale, blue-eyed child with lots of curly hair I was a bit of a curiosity but now with world travel so common I am sure no one would look twice at the same kid.
I wish you a wonderful new chapter in your lives.
