It's beginning to look a little like Christmas!

Although the compound still looks like an Autumn wonderland, the air is starting to get chilly and Christmas decorations are starting to appear. Nature is a bit behind the curve over here, I guess.

We found a super talented Christmas tree located at the Mori Shopping Center.  It turns colors and sparkles in many merry and multifarious ways. 

Delightful!

Then. . .

Headed out for some early Christmas shopping at Kiddyland located on the Rodeo Drive of Tokyo--Omotisando.  Strange and wonderful animated, stuffed, miniature, and at times frightening toys to be found.

Naked baby toys that "may bring you  happiness".  

I like the disclaimer.

Best buds Willa and Ella with their shopping spoils.  Tired, but strangely energized by the bizarre and colorful Kiddyland.  Headed home in the rain.

 Do these dwarves make me look fat?