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This is where I did my 10 day homestay program. Despite it being a short period of time, we did a lot of things like climb Mt. Fuji, ikebana (flower arranging), onsen (hot spring bath), clay pottery and lots more. Moreover, my host family took me to karaoke, sushi and pachinko! It was an exellent way to experience the Japanese culture for sure. |
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My host family, the Utsumi Family. 
Us girls dressed up for ikebana and sa-dou (tea ceremony). 
Sandy and I at the top of a lighthouse. 
Finally, a photo by myself on Mt. Fuji. 
Our pottery class, my piece of art is the dark brown bowl on the bottom right.
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Okaasan helps me with ikebana. 
Up and early after spending a night in a temple. 
Us who climbed Mt. Fuji. 
I believe I was surrounded by what used to be molten lava. 
Pachinko, I won 11 buckets full the second time. Fever!
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Water control. 
Would you believe it's just a pedestrian bridge? 
Most southern part of the prefecture. 
Yum! Raw fish! 
Our Welcome Party. |
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