Happy New Year!

The Sanos wish you a joyful start to 2025 filled with exciting new adventures and wonderful beginnings!

Shin, Yumiko, Iris, Tsukasa, and Koh

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New Years Day 2024
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Koh at the Sunday Tennis Circle

Koh's tennis skills are improving rapidly, though his parents are still struggling to keep up 😅..

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Oiso Elementary School in July

Koh spent 4 weeks attending classes at an elementary school in Japan and made lots of friends during the summer.

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Shin Visits Iris' Theater Class

Iris has shifted her focus more toward theater while keeping Psychology as her other major.

Tsukasa's WCA Cube Competition

Tsukasa continues to challenge himself and achieved a 7-second mark for the 3x3x3 cube.

Koh at Sports Day

Koh's Sports Day at the Japanese School

This is our 16th Sports Day cummulative from when Iris was an elementary schooler. We have one left!

Tsukasa's Middle School Graduation

Tsukasa delivered a welcome speech in Japanese at the ceremony.

Yumiko's ??th Birthday in March

We celebrated with a peaceful and beautiful hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley.

Koh at the Baseball Team

Koh hit three consecutive doubles!

Koh's Winter Concert in December

Koh enjoys playing the alto saxophone.

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Natsu-Matsuri (Japanese Summer Festival)

They've mastered playing 'Taiko' (Japanese drums) after attending this festival every year.

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Goodbye Oakland Athletics

The Athletics have finally left Oakland. We cherish the many memories we made with the kids at the Coliseum.

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Tsukasa's Cross-Country Team

Tsukasa joined the cross-country team, and his stoicism and dedicated practice are gradually paying off.

Tsukasa's Holiday Concert

Tsukasa started playing the tenor saxophone in the high school jazz band. He is working hard to keep up with the senior members and excel.

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Koh's Key Pitching Moments

Koh pitched great during some critical games, securing multiple strikeouts at pivotal moments.

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