Arielle and her good friend Hikari

random embrace

Gazing upwards

Arielle's knees jutted out at 45 degree angles in her trademark riding style

I overheard an Australian here say, "Japan has a festival for everything." I think you could also say Japan has a ceremony for everything. This picture was taken back in April at Arielle's pre-school entrance ceremony, which I know sounds strange translated literally into english.