"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."
~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe


This little black Labrador Retriever puppy just looked at me on Friday
at the store and I knew he needed to come live with me. So, he followed
me home.


After thinking of different names with my name books,
his name is Isao (in Japanese, 功男, which means brave).


And, when I first saw him, he did warm my heart!




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"A Carebear understands Breast Cancer Awareness! Do you?"

"A Carebear understands Breast Cancer Awareness! Do you?" 
~ Chris Ishikawa (aka) martian cat




Thanks for stopping by and BeCome Aware,
God Bless & hugs,
Chris  




The Teddy Bears in Japan are proud of this Carebear's message. 



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Together... Teddy Bears in Japan support Breast Cancer Awareness.

Thanks for stopping by
and BeCome Aware,

God Bless &
hugs, Chris



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"Have a Happy Day!"

Thanks for stopping by
and God Bless,
hugs, Chris




Miss Kitty & friend framed at imikimi plus some extra editing additions..





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Happy Easter from the Bunnies & Friends

A slide show for everyone who is young at heart and loves to see Bunnies
and their Friends!

Created for you by your friends, the "Teddy Bears in Japan" and their Mama.

Staring: Easter Bunnies, the cherry blossom bears, and Gordie, the duck

for your listening pleasure: Aladdin's World

music by: Alan Menken


Thanks for stopping by
and God Bless,

hugs, Chris



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It is soon Easter Bunny time... but, Teddy Bears can wear bunny ears, too!

Thanks for stopping by
and God Bless,
hugs, Chris




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"Kiss Me! Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day together!"

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"St. Patrick's Day... one of the luckiest days of the year!"

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Happy Valentine's Day!

The Teddy Bears in Japan wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!

Staring the Teddy Bears in Japan. Papa Pandy and Nana Noel introduce Akiko (written in Japanese 秋子 which means autumn child). Akiko is the cousin of Miss Holiday, Junior, and Sara.


for your listening pleasure: "Lazy Day"
sample music on my computer's software


Thanks for stopping by and
God Bless,
hugs, Chris



Papa Pandy & Nana Noel wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!





from left to right: Nana Noel and Papa Pandy



Papa Pandy & Nana Noel introduce Akiko on Valentine's Day!





Papa Pandy and Nana Noel introduce Akiko (written in Japanese 秋子 which means autumn child). Akiko is the cousin of Miss Holiday, Junior, and Sara.



Nana Noel introduces Akiko on Valentine's Day!




Nana Noel introduces Akiko (written in Japanese 秋子 which means autumn child). Akiko is the cousin of Miss Holiday, Junior, and Sara.

from left to right: Junior, Nana Noel, Akiko, Sara, and Miss Holiday



Papa Pandy introduces Akiko on Valentine's Day!






Papa Pandy introduces Akiko (written in Japanese 秋子 which means autumn child). Akiko is the cousin of Miss Holiday, Junior, and Sara.

from left to right: Miss Holiday, Sara, Akiko, Papa Pandy, and Junior



The Teddy Bears in Japan wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!







Papa Pandy and Nana Noel introduce Akiko (written in Japanese 秋子 which means autumn child). Akiko is the cousin of Miss Holiday, Junior, and Sara.

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1. Papa Pandy & Nana Noel wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!, 2. Papa Pandy & Nana Noel introduce Akiko on Valentine's Day!, 3. Nana Noel introduces Akiko on Valentine's Day!, 4. Papa Pandy introduces Akiko on Valentine's Day!

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Teddy Bear Smiles ~ a slide show with music

staring: Pandy, Noel, and Scruffy

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for your listening pleasure: "Linus and Lucy"
performed by: Vince Guaraldi
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Thank you for stopping by...

Hugs and God Bless,
Chris









"Teddy Bears give us smiles."
~ Anonymous

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1. "When all else fails hug your teddy.",
2. "A Teddy bear will always care.",
3. "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear you're in my heart.",
4. "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear nobody can take us apart",
5. "A teddy's heart is as big as his smile.",
6. "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear you can do me no harm!",
7. "Teddy Bear Teddy Bear you're my truest charm!",
8. "You really don't have to be young to find a friend in a teddy bear.",
9. "Teddy Bears are friends who make living worth while.",
10. "A teddy bear is a faithful friend.",
11. "Teddy bears don't need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.",
12. "Stuffies are always there when you need them most."




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A Very Merry Christmas ~ a teddy bear slide show with music

Pandy and Noel wish you "A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS".

These two Panda bears with Scruffy, their Jack Russell Terrier, have joined the Teddy Bears and Sock Monkeys in Japan Adventures.

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for your listening pleasure: "Christmas Present"
performed by: Doris Day
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Their adventures are only just beginning!


Wishing you all the best
this Holiday Season brings.
Thanks for stopping by
and God Bless...
hugs, Chris










Pandy and Noel send on their Holiday love to everyone!

These little ones will be appearing in adventure stories with the Teddy Bears and Sock Monkeys in Japan!

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1. Pandy wishes you a very, very Merry Christmas.,
2. Pandy, Noel, and Scruffy wish you a Merry Christmas!,
3. Scruffy, the Wire hair fox terrier, would like to introduce you to Noel.,
4. There is Holiday magic at Christmas!,
5. A Very Merry Christmas,
6. Pandy and Noel are celebrating Christmas!,
7. Noel sends everyone Merry Christmas wishes!,
8. Pandy and Scruffy are waiting for Santa to come!,
9. Merry Christmas from Scruffy, the Wire hair fox terrier!



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"The Teddy Bears in Japan Support Breast Cancer Awareness."

"The Teddy Bears in Japan Support Breast Cancer Awareness."
~ a friend


The Teddy Bears in Japan's Mama went to England and found their new BCA friend on her trip. Her name is Charity Bear.

The Teddy Bears are so happy to have a new friend.

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"The Teddy Bears in Japan ask you to BeCome Aware."





1. The Teddy Bears in Japan introduce their new BCA friend., 2. "Miss Holiday, wearing her new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware.", 3. "Sara, wearing his new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware.", 5. "Junior, wearing his new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware.", 6. "Charity Bear is happy to share a BCA hug and smile."



The Teddy Bears in Japan introduce their new BCA friend.





"Junior, wearing his new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware."





"Sara, wearing his new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware."





"Miss Holiday, wearing her new BCA sweater, asks you to BeCome Aware."





"Charity Bear is happy to share a BCA hug and smile."







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Happy 4th of July ~ a slide show with music

The Teddy Bears in Japan are celebrating a Happy 4th of July.

for your listening pleasure, one of my favorites:
"Linus & Lucy" performed by David Benoit

Staring: The Teddy Bears in Japan
Sara is wearing her light blue sweater with the garden scene, pink sunglasses, and pink visor.
Junior is wearing his red sweater with the American flag, blue sunglasses, and a green visor.
Miss Holiday is wearing her white sweater with an American flag in the shape of a heart, purple sunglasses, and a blue visor.

thanks for stopping by
and God Bless,
hugs, Chris





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"Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness."

"Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness."
- Richard Bach


Junior is wearing a sweater that says "I love hugs."


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"A true friend is someone you can trust with all your secrets."

"A true friend is someone you can trust with all your secrets."
~ Anonymous



Sara is wearing a pink sweater that says "Best Friends".

The Miniature Dachshund's name is Sachi (written in Japanese 幸 , it means happiness).


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"Friends listen to what you say."

"Friends listen to what you say."
~ Anonymous



Miss Holiday is wearing a yellow sweater that says "How does your Garden grow?"


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Reflecting Together

"Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?"
~ Frank J. Giblin II


Introducing the 3 Teddy Bears in Japan ~ from left to right:
Miss Holiday is wearing a yellow sweater that says "How does your Garden grow?"
Junior is wearing a sweater that says "I love hugs."
Sara is wearing a pink sweater that says "Best Friends".

The Miniature Dachshund's name is Sachi (written in
Japanese 幸 , it means happiness).


A friend's grandblessing was the the inspiration of this slide show's story. Children are always watching and learning how to be themselves. So many lessons can be learned from watching children grow.

And, the "Teddy Bears in Japan" can teach the same thing while watching their reflection.


for your listening pleasure... one of my favorites...
"Linus and Lucy" performed by David Benoit


Thank you for stopping by...
God Bless you and
hugs from the Teddy Bears in Japan
and their Mama




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Miss Holiday and Junior are happy that Sara joined them.

Miss Holiday and Junior were surprised by their Mama. Miss Holiday (wearing her yellow sweater) and Junior (wearing his Hugs sweater) are happy that Sara joined them.

Their Mama introduced Sara to them while they were away on a vacation. Sara is a Believer in Jesus Christ. Sara arrived in Japan in April. Sara's name in Japanese is written as 沙羅. Her name, when written in Japanese, means a sal tree.

And, their Mama surprised these three bears with a new brown miniature Dachshund puppy. The puppy's name is Sachi (written in Japanese 幸 it means happiness).

Stay tuned... these three bear's adventures with their Mama are only just beginning!



thanks for stopping by and
God Bless,
hugs, Chris



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"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."
~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe


This little black Labrador Retriever puppy just looked at me on Friday at the store and I knew he needed to come live with me. So, he followed me home.


After thinking of different names with my name books, his name is Dan (in Japanese, 暖, which means warmth).

And, when I first saw him, he did warm my heart!



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Hugs and Love

"A hug from the heart is full of memories."
~ Anonymous







For your listening pleasure... one of my favorites:
"Prelude"
performed by George Winston





The images in the mosaic displayed below appear in this slide show.



Miss Holiday's and Junior's Mama has been busy. She gave each of them a pet.
Miss Holiday is in photo #3. Junior is in photo #1.

The puppy in photo #4 is a Miniature Dachshund. Junior gave her the name, Aiko (in Japanese, it is written as 愛子), which means love (or affection) child.

The puppy in photo #6 is a Miniature Red Poodle. Miss Holiday gave her the name, Sumi (in Japanese, it is written as 寿美), which means beautifully joyous.

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1. "True love comes quietly.",
2. "Love grows from giving hugs.",
3. "Love is a friendship set to music.",
4. "Kindness in giving love creates happiness.",
5. "Love is the enchanted dawn of every heart.",
6. "A puppy's love and kiss is a lovely trick.",
7. "Life's greatest happiness is to be loved.",
8. "Friendship and love creates happiness.",
9. "Love waits for one thing, the right moment."

Thanks for stopping by and watching the above slide show.
Have a wonderful day... God Bless you,
hugs, Chris



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Miss Holidays and Junior celebrate Chrismas.

Miss Holiday (wearing blue sweater) and her younger brother, Junior (wearing the reindeer sweater), are creating their own Christmas memories!


They are so happy to be together.


Junior is a Christmas gift from my husband. He knows how much I love stuffies!



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Merry Christmas from the Bears!

Miss Holiday and Miss Smiles would like to introduce you to Junior.

He is Miss Holiday's younger brother. Junior just arrived from the States to join his sister.

Miss Smiles (wearing the red hat was a Christmas gift from fantartsy JJ a couple years ago) and Miss Holiday (wearing her new blue sweater) are so happy that Junior (wearing his reindeer sweater) arrived safely.

And, Junior brought a surprise gift for his Mama with him. He brought a little snowman bear for her Christmas tree.

If you listen... you will hear these bears giggling while they sing "We Wish you a Merry Christmas".

And these bears will appear in upcoming new Sock Monkeys in Japan Adventures. Be sure to stop by to see what the Sock Monkeys are doing.




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Introducing the "Teddy Bears in Japan"

Introducing the Teddy Bears in Japan...

~ Miss Smiles is a snowman teddy bear wearing a red hat and purple scarf.

~ Miss Holidays is a white teddy bear.

~ Junior is Miss Holiday's little teddy bear brother.


Their Mama has been busy and she gave them three puppies.

~ The Miniature Dachshund puppy's name is Aiko (in Japanese, it is written as 愛子), which means love (or affection) child.

~ The Miniature Red Poodle puppy's name is Sumi (in Japanese, it is written as 寿美), which means beautifully joyous.

~ The black Labrador Retriever puppy... his name is Dan (in Japanese, 暖, which means warmth).

And, when I first saw them, they all did warm my heart!


Their adventures are only just beginning.

These teddy bears are gifts and wear clothes that a friend makes for them.

The Teddy Bears in Japan (Miss Smiles, Miss Holidays, and Junior) are so happy you stopped by to see their adventures.

Remember to stop by often because because there are many, many adventures planned!

And, they hope you stop by again as more and more of their fun adventure photos will be added!



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Introducing Miss Smiles!

There is a Christmas Party. If you listen, you can hear Christmas music playing and lots of giggles.



Miss Smiles (a Christmas gift from fantartsy JJ) says, "It is time for the Christmas Party!"


Miss Smiles has lots of plans for the day. And, she is actually representing the "Red Hat Society". So, let's get the party going and please put on your Christmas bows!



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