Akiko’s New House and Goodbye Dinner

Akiko and Katsu’s new home will be ready in September. I got to see it this evening and even saw my bedroom (actually I will share it with other guests when I’m not there). It is large, includes a traditional tea ceremony room and a mezzanine floor that I hope the boys won’t fall off, a view of rice fields at the front and a beautiful garden on one side. While I was looking, Ken-shin found a little frog and a tiny snail, which he took with him -not sure where they got to.

Then we went to a special traditional Japanese restaurant for a special dinner. Akiko and Katsu made speeches and I responded. Not sure who was most grateful but I think we have all enjoyed the last few days together. 

This lovely young family have spoilt me rotten (Japanese friends, that doesn’t really mean “rotten.”) They have warmed my heart.