Day 4 J.O.Y Club Preparations

Hello Friends & Family

Today we continued our J.O.Y Club preparations. The team worked hard getting the game booths set up, the craft together, and putting the final touches on everything.










The team had lunch with Joy and Mizuki san at a local restaurant. Great chicken katsu and fish!


The team finished the day with a wonderful dinner and beautiful desserts courtesy of JOY Club :)



Tomorrow is the big day!

In Him,
Machida Japan Team 2017

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