The time has come! We're packing our car. We haven't been camping for a long time.
So we're going to do a special camping trip.
And hopefully we remembered everything we needed. It's been a while since we camped.
[Life in Japan Theme Song]
We're pack, huh? Well, we still have more to put in.
Still have more to put in. It's tight.
Well we just started and it says it will be just about 3 hours to get to Nikko from here.
So the adventure has begun!
So the Tokyo area has all kind of tunnels that goes under it,
And this tunnel is a shortcut from one side of Tokyo, the south side, all the way up to the north side
And you just drive under Tokyo. Not very scenic, but fast.
Not very scenic at all.
Oh we're out of the tunnel! OK!
Joshua, do you see Tokyo SkyTree Tower, off to our right! Look!
Which right? Which right?! The only right you have!
It feels like Redwoods from California.
Look at those! Whoa!
That's probably the last thing I expected to see here near Nikko: Mount Rushmore!
We’re camping for 3 nights alongside our friends the Eisenmanns and meeting them at mountain famous for it’s views of the area and monkeys.
OK, we're on our way up here!
Take it easy
Going on up!
Here we go! Our cable car is coming down to get us!
OK- let's go in!
[bell rings] oh, here we go! Ok, we're going up now
I want to know how many ropeways Japan has.
It would be a high number.
I wonder if anyone knows how many ropeways does Japan have.
It's gotta be the most per capita in the world, man.
There's a ropeway everywhere you go.
You can see- look — that town down there. Do you see it?
KK's like "check it out!"
What's it look like going up there guys?
Well, not much. Can you see the top?
I can see our camping site.
You can see our camping sight?!
Ah, look at that mountain, man! What is that mountain?
That is a pretty mountain. What is that thing called?
Look how steep it is! It is really going up!
Well John, would you ski down that if there was enough snow?
Wah! It looks pretty steep! I don't know.
Alright, here we go guys.
Here we are! We made it Caleb! Here we are, walking up the mountain.
We made it. That was an easy climb. That was an easy climb!
We really only had 20 steps to do.
Well, now we have a few more. Oh, and now 20 more! Ah!
They have monkeys guys! They have some monkeys!
Oh, that's how you go down to see the monkeys, huh? Oh, OK.
Wow, look at the monkeys there.
[Imitating monkeys]
Ok, go down there and see some more? You better be careful though, huh?
He's going to get it! Oh look, he got it!
Hey! I want it!
He's like mad! Are you mad, grumpy-pants?
Are you mad, grumpy pants?
There's a baby, Daddy! A baby?!
That's why they're grabbing! Yeah.
One, he grabbed my finger!
I was sticking my finger over there and he grabbed it. Ah!
So cool.
We're the people in the cage here.
Yeah right! Did you see that?
That's right, the people are in the cage.
The people are in a cage and the monkey's are out and about.
Yep. They should be feeding us.
They should be feeding us! What's the deal? I don't know.
He's like "Here here!"
This, guys, is a huge view up here!
This is such a small view, can we get a higher one?
How much higher of a view would you want?!
From Mt Fuji! From Mt Fuji?!
I think this is higher than Tokyo SkyTree Tower, dude.
Did you see the view already? Oh yeah.
Where are you going, Dude? Are you going down? Yeah.
He's like "I saw it. It's cool. Thanks."
Daddy, Mommy did way more scarier stuff.
Here we go!
Heading down to hopefully... Hopefully the place where we can turn around!
And not just into the river. We're like "John, what did you get us into?!"
We safely found the camp sight and got setup. We had a beautiful site right alongside the river.
John and Silvia were already setup, so they lent us a helping hand.
Our campsite is all setup, huh Dude? It is.
Look at it — quite the compound! Very cool.
Yeah, quite the compound! Thanks for your help, guys!
Joshua, did you make yourself comfortable here, it look like?
Are you comfortable? That's a nice chair. Just your size, man.
Yeah it is! Very nice.
Look at the chair! It's like this small.
OK Sarah — I think we got our tent setup, huh? Uh huh.
Does it look good inside? Oh!
Just in time! It's getting dark out!
And we're going to do the government game. And you're going to do the government game, oh I know.
Oh, I'm going to be more creepier than last time.
Oh no! That's a little creepy!
That what game? Government game.
Oh, we got the stove a burnin'!
It's nice to be along with the Eisenmanns! My goodness!
Whoa yeah. The professional campers!
Oh yeah!
A big ol' pot of spaghetti. It's dinnertime. That's right.
I want some! Here.
My goodness! What kind of crazy light show is going on here?
It's too bright.
How is it Sarah? Spaghetti!
So good?
That hurts my eyes.
Well Ruth, this is an exciting moment. It is. We finally get to use our sleeping bag.
There you go!
OK, you guys can play the government game if you want.
Becca's the scariest government ever, so prepare watchers (viewers) No, I think I am.
Sarah, come now this moment!
Wow.
Sit down.
Anna!
I'm scared! Josh, come now!
Give me a foot message
Anna! Yes?
Do you remember saving my life? Yes I do!
I saved her life!
Sarah was too slow moving her feet and I tripped on her
And then I almost fell down... The steps!
And there was a road right in front of her... I bumped into her neck, but she saved my life.
I know, she almost choked me, but I saved her life.
But she complained, I was so disappointed about that!
Joshua hit Anna once.
Wait...
Oh my! Sarah's the government.
I guess.
Becca! Yes my ma'am.
Please sit down!
Oh wait, wait wait wait.
Anna, come sit down! Yes!
Sit down!
I'm sorry, I wasn't listening the whole time.
Joshua, hit Becca!
Oh, there he is... oh! Easy Dude!
He hit me like this hard! Becca, you have done that!
You have killed the beautifulest fish!
Wait wait wait — I killed the beautifulest fish?!
At the A-qu-a-ri-em-u (Aquarium)
Earlier this year ZenPlus gave us a nice Kleio x NANGA sleeping bag, and we finally have a chance to try it on a real camping trip.
I’m excited to see how it does!
Oh, this was so comfortable last night.
It got cold, and you put it on and just sleep.
That's the most important meal of the day: coffee.
Where's Joshua?
Oh my goodness! Joshua, you're in there? In Daddy's sleeping bag?
You're like an alien!
So wouldn't you know, this morning Joshua fell into the hot water and he got a burn all the way down his arm.
It was more than we could treat just right here, so we had to call an ambulance
And they took him to the hospital so he can get treated
And hopefully released here real soon
The ambulance is going to take Big J to the hospital. Oh man.
This is definitely not how we saw the day starting.
Hey Big Guy! What did they do, huh?
They put a huge bandaid on.
That's the biggest bandaid ever, huh?
Yeah!
Oh my goodness
Soon it was back to the campsite where the kids prepared a special surprise.
Did you kids do this for him while we were at the hospital? All the kids did this for Joshua.
Oh they did? Even Caleb.
Turn around. Sit down!
In your own chair! You're the government!
Give me a high five with that hand!
Power up! Give me a high five! A Mario high-five!
The doctor said that Joshua got 1st and 2nd degree burns on 5 percent of his body.
Fortunately it missed his face and only got his arm and a bit of his side.
He will need to take it easy for the next couple of weeks and get his bandages changed by medical professionals.
[Singing] We made a card for you.. Just just just just just just just just for you.
At least he has a good support team!
You just can hold it right quick.
3, 2, 1!
They do say laughter is the best medicine!
Here's Becca's! We love you so much Joshua!
And this is from Caleb, I love you Joshua!
Oh KK, awesome! Oh, I did it.
We’re very thankful for the good care we received from the Japanese Emergency Services,
as they got to the campsite fast and found a hospital nearby that would treat Joshua.
Thanks to their help and God’s blessing, he will make a complete recovery.
That's great guys! Thank you for the wonderful cards!
Well guys, we're still going to have to do our camping trip with you at some point. That's right.
It's an absolutely beautiful campground, but we need to get back so that Big J can make sure that he stays as healthy as possible.
And we're going to pack up already, oh my goodness! Not the way we had planned it!
Even the campground was generous and returned our money for the remaining unused days, even though they didn’t have to.
Thanks Kinugawa Hot Spring Auto Camping Ground!
I'm glad we're going for Joshua's sake, but boy! It sure a tease just to come out here and see this beautiful area.
But we're going to have to come back.
Going to explore a little bit before we have to go.
None of the kids wanted us to leave, not even Joshua!
They really wanted to go see the river before leaving, so we let them say goodbye in their own way.
Everybody! When I say "3 2 1" do this.
[Singing] Na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye
And there it went. Bye bye rock.
Have a nice life, rock.
Is Joshua in? Joshua's in.
Right? Yeah.
And here's the crew. We're heading home.
How's our little patient? He's doing good, isn't he?
Are we going to get you home? Hey Daddy!
Yeah?
Do you know when we sleep tomorrow at home the Luigi Lego Mario is going to come?
Today! Oh tomorrow.
Tomorrow it's going to come.
Today was a long day. Yeah.
It felt long. It felt so long!
Well! What's going on here? Minecraft! And look at my castle!
It is still not done.
Are they building the castle for you?
Yeah, it's because I'm the government in this game.
Oh yea? Yeah, you get to be for a little while, don't you?
For a long time!
No! It's going to be fast, because he's going to get better fast! That's right!
We're still on vacation, but this is not how we imagined we'd be spending the rest of it — is here at home!
Momma wrapped him up good.
Getting him ready for bed.
Dude, he's amazing! He didn't nap, he just kept going all day long!
Yes, he's being healed. That's right, I believe it!
On next week’s episode, we learn the ins and outs of the Japanese medical system.
We get some help from Luigi as well as a friend who tracks down the perfect specialist for Joshua.
It’s all in next week’s Life in Japan!