Monthly Archives: October 2004

After our long flight from the east coast of America to Japan, when we finally arrived in Japan we were both very tired.  I was tired but looking forward to the excitement of our trip to Japan.  I remember the feeling of walking out of customs and into a different world.  We took a bus from Narita airport to the Yokohama station when Kiyoko-san was there to meet us. We had dinner at a family style Japanese restaurant.  After two days of travel all I wanted to do was bath and go sleep.  I feel asleep and remember Patricia waking me up saying " Did you feel that earthquake?".

The next day was chilly but sunny, we packed up the van and header for Atagawa heights. One of the best parts about going to Atagawa heights ryookan is the trip.  From Yokohama to Izu takes about 3 and half hours. It is a beautiful drive along the Pacific coast to Izu.   We always have to stop at a rest area along the way because Patricia’s father is always hungry. From the rest stop Patricia’s mother drove.  I was very happy because I like Kiyoko-san’s driving better.  within 5 minutes Otoosan was asleep in the passenger seat.  Along the way we stopped at a tourist attraction to look at the flowers and beautiful bonsai trees. Continue reading →

For my mothers 87th birthday present, my brother and sisters and I decided all met in Myrtle beach South Carolina.  My 2 sisters and brother all live close to my mother in Canton, Ohio.  My two sisters, my brothers wife, and my mother flew from Ohio to South Carolina.  My Brother and my sisters boy friend drove.  After all the storms in Florida we were all a little reluctant to go.  We were all pleasantly surprised that the weather was very nice.  The days were warm and the nights cool.  My family likes to eat.  When they are not eating they are talking about cooking or buying food.  We all had a very good time.  Myrtle beach is famous for golf courses.  For the first time my wife, Patricia and I palyed golf together. We both really en Continue reading →

 Things to do while I’m in Japan in the future

When I go to Japan, the first thing I want to do is to look at Mount Fuji and then climb it.  Next, I would like to eat Japanese food, such as sushi or tempura.  After that I would like to meet some people and try to talk to them in Japanese, and I would like to tour as many castles as I can and see where the emperor and his wife and child lives. If I have time left after all that, I would hope that I would be lucky  enough to go to Iwo Jima and see the beach and the caves.  Also, I would like to see the black sand. While in Japan I would also like to go to Nagasaki and to Hiroshima to see the Peace Museum and to Fukuoka to see the statue ofAdmiral Yamamoto. I would also like to see Geiko so I can see how they look up close. I don’t want to drive in Japan because the cars drive on the left side of the road. I would also like to go to onsen; I hope it is not too hot.  And last but not least, I would like to stay in a Japanese inn for one night. Continue reading →