Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Tokyo Fire Museum

After a good lunch at Kua A'ina (Hawaiian burger chain only in Hawaii and Japan), we headed to Yotsuya to see the Tokyo Fire Museum. There was actually a lot to see, and best of all, it was FREE. There was a whole floor dedicated to fire fighting in the Edo period, when they fought fires by strategically destroying buildings to prevent the spread of the fire. This is one of the fire fighting uniforms worn.

What we thought would be the most ineffectual fire fighting vehicle ever - a motorcycle with two fire extinguishers strapped to the back.

There were many hands-on exhibits. Adam made a new friend while he was driving the fire engine (and set off the siren and lights!).


There were even jackets and helmets to wear.



Driving the fire truck!

There was even a fire fighting helicopter on the roof, strategically positioned near the edge, so it seemed like it was about take off.

Mommy liked piloting the helicopter too.

Daddy, Lottie, and Bapa wait for Adam to finish playing on all the fire equipment.

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