Japan Tour '02

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Japan Tour '02

During our visit Tokyo we played several exhibition games, toured the environs and had a visit with our friend Yousuke. This was certainly one of the best Monkeys' trips ever, made even better by the companionship of the Monkeyettes!!!!

The Japan Lacrosse Association was a tremendous host. Arranging all the games, providing a guide to the fields and, arranging a party after the last game. We look forward to hosting them in the coming years.

Japan Tour Highlights:

Yousuke at the airport to meet us wearing his Crease Monkeys jersey

Karaoke until dawn every night

Father & daughter make a grab....will Reid ever heal....

Saturday's games in the mud

	Women's game in cold & muddy conditions
	Play of the men's goalie- from the '02 Japan National Squad- Hidekazu Yoshida- certainly one of the best there is!!!!

Saturday Night's 'shabu shabu' dinner- traditional Japanese style on tatami mats (Thanks to Jay Bloom!)

Saturday night at Castillo in Rippongi- to be repeated

	Men's shirtless dancing
	Reid the dancing machine
	Darah, Heather & Brandi take over the pedestals....

Quality of play of both Japan National Squads on Sunday

	Spirited play of the women after no sleep for 48 hours
	Mo in goal!!!!
	Men's eight (8) goal comeback- lead by Ed 'Steamroller' Fay
	Post game party hosted by the JLA- great food & drinks, meeting the Japanese players and Finn trading his helmet for some cool shades