By Colin Meighen コーリン ミエン （いっき）

 

I personally had a great time while in Japan. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The host families were just amazing. They were extremely nice and helpful. They really helped make the trip. I wish I could have stayed longer to experience more. So I guess that will have to wait till next time.

 

The end of the trip party that you, The Showa International Friendship Association, held was very impressive. The karate demonstration was a lot of fun and informative. I enjoyed learning to break a board that was a lot of fun. Then the shamisen player was incredible. I never thought I’d actually see one in person play. It was quite an opportunity to hear him perform and talk with him for a bit. Thank you again for the shirt and hat also. I really appreciate all that you have done to help make our trip memorable.

 

I had a lot of fun sight seeing in Japan. There were a lot of interesting temples and interesting places to visit. They all held so much history and information it was fun to learn about. The Kyoto area was probably my favorite for that reason. It was a fun city to wander around in. Showa was also a fun town to be in. I found the kite museum and the new dragon water system very interesting. It’s a very pretty town. It was very relaxing to bicycle around in. It would be a nice place to live.

 

Thank you all for everything you did to help us.