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Japanese Whiskers

Observations from and comments on my stay in Akita, Japan.

Homestay

2005-05-02
Yay! This weekend I've been doing my first homestay with the very nice Kimura family. It was supposed to be one night only, but we just couldn't be separated that soon, so I stayed another night. I've really had a good time, I have quite a few pictures, and lots to talk about. But alas, it's getting late and I have to get up early tomorrow to go to Kakunodate for hanami (looking at Sakura). Then on Wednesday, I'll head for Aomori and the "haunted" mountain Ozorezan. I really hope to meet some ghosts, but I'm not exactly counting on it. So, busy busy busy this week.

I'll try to make a really good update once I get back on Friday evening or Saturday. Pictures-a-plenty.