Sakura Gakuen, Mochi-Making Party 2012

I had an opportunity to photograph "Mochi-Making-Party" at Sakura Gakuen in Pleasanton.  Sakura Gakuen is a Japanese Language School for children and my son just started taking classes here.   It's challenging to teach kids Japanese culture when you live in U.S but after attending this Mochi-Making Party, I thought Sakura Gakuen is a wonderful place to learn not only language but also culture.   I'm so excited that my son goes to this school and it was lots of fun to photograph this special event!

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Munchkin Masquerade Parade 2011 photos and Cutest Kids in Costume Contest !

  Thank you everyone for stopping by my photo booth!  I had so much fun meeting each of you and photographing kids in costume!! Below you will find info about downloading Halloween Digital card, how to purchase prints and high res digital images and  voting on Cutest Kids in Costume Contest. *Halloween Digital Card Please download your Halloween Digital Card from HERE.   These cards are perfect to post on Facebook and sharing them by e-mail.  Please note that these cards are created for online sharing purpose only.  You can purchase the print separately.   * Purchase prints and high-res digital file You can purchase prints and digital images from HERE. Please use password "munchkin" to access to online gallery.   If the link doesn't work, you can go to my website www.aikacardin.com and use same password under client log in. Link is available till November 12th. Saturday.   * How to vote on Cutest Kids in Costume Contest Please " like" Aika Cardin Photography Facebook page and Hilarie's Helpful Hints page then  vote for your favorite entries.  The kid with most votes wins the prize.  Contest will end on November 4th, midnight.  Spread the word with friends and families and get your vote in now! Grand prize is valued over $700!   See details at contest page! START VOTING FROM HERE! On the contest page, click on a Halloween Card and you will be asked if you would like to post image and share the contest link…

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