Standing : Junko Shioya and the English teacher, Hiroko Makiwo. They had taken Connie to Mishima and to a very nice restaurant and a tour of Mishima.
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| Connie has become good friends with Hiroko, Fujiko and Junko. They have invited her to their homes for lunch. She is gathering Japanese recipes from them. Their kindness has meant a lot to her, as she becomes acquainted with Japanee culture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| One Sunday afternoon we were invited to try on authentic kimonos at the home of Kuniaki and Miyoko. He is a recognized as a Kimono historian and a repairer of antique kimonos. They work together to custom make beautiful kimonos. .Around the table are Junko, Kuniaki, Miyoko, Fujiko and us. Hiroko took the photo and shared it with us. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chiaki Suzuki , the lady in the back, is my English class assistant teacher. The Suzuki family lived in Long Island NY for several years. She helps me by explaining my thoughts and words in Japanese. She ivited us for an evening dinner and we met her two daughters Mio and Nao. Her husband, Shinobun helped me with my video transfers to my computer. He now works for Kodak of Japan. In her spare time Chiaki is able to paint her own china. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seated in front:Sachiko Masuda, Connie, and Toshie Saito. Standing : Junko Shioya and the English teacher, Hiroko Makiwo. They had taken Connie to Mishima and to a very nice restaurant and a tour of Mishima. |
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