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Sawada Family Hospitality
I worked with Shun Sawada in 1995 teaching English at Niitsu High School and had the pleasure of meeting his lovely wife, Suzuyo, many times as she taught me Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging. Such a beautiful home, delicious food and stunning Japanese garden and bonsai. A wonderful visit to Yahiko mountain and shrine and the seaside. A trip into Niigata city to Kobari Beach, Sea of Japan. Such kind ...
Preface
... always remain in my heart. Some memories are distant and some have faded, yet when I cast my mind back to that time its as clear as the rising sun. To see the next entry please follow the link to my brand new site: http://www.memoirsofjapan.com ...
Niigata
... rice (and hence sake). When you approach the city you do get a feel for this. There are seemingly endless farms surrounding the city, which is different from the Osaka/Tokyo country side I have seen so far. Once you actually get into the city though, it is like most other urban Japanese areas - big flashing signs and heaps of people. I checked into a business hotel close to the station, then went about getting bus information. I wanted ...
No parrott sketch included
... the praying gesture. Caught unawares, none of us made an elaborate eulogy. Perhaps his death was too sudden for us to sink into our psyche. I only stated that I thanked him for being a fantastic grandfather and I wanted to cherish the moments that we had shared. I have no idea, but after my speech the atmosphere sank like a lump of led hurled into water. To rescue my "dinner stopper" speech, Uncle Yukiharu uttered "Terrific!" The MC ...
Japanese Alps
... pants and day pass. Now it was the end of the season but I have to say the conditions where pretty good and the scenery was spectacular.... Unfortunately there are no real snowboarding stories like the last two locations, just had a nice day crusing the slopes..... Headed out for more Japanese pizza that night...... salmon roe (eggs) and cream cheese..... pretty ...