I had a fabulous time with my host family while in Sapporo. They were so very friendly and gracious as they opened their home to me. Before entering their home, I took my shoes off. They showed me around their lovely home. There home was small (which is typical of Japanese homes due to limited space) but very nicely kept. I noticed the family slept in "western style" beds that were off the floor and they had a dinning room table that was off the floor as well.
I had a lovely home made dinner of sashimi, grilled beaf and tempora as well as other delicious foods. The company was wonderful as I enjoyed the dinner with my host and her two lovely teenage daughters. I also ate nato and enjoyed it!
After dinner we went outside and lit fireworks, a typical Japanese summer event. The night I slept in the tatami room. My host pulled out my bedding (futon and sheets) from the room's closet and laid it on the tatami floor. I quite enjoyed my nights sleep.
The next day, I spent the morning with my host, Miyuki as well as John's host and was honored to watch a
kendo practice as well as a participating in a tea ceremony.
In the afternoon I enjoyed lunch with my host and then spent time at a local onsen before returning to downtown Sapporo for a fabulous dinner! It was hard to say goodbye to Miyuki after our time spent together. I will take the memories of this time with me back to America. If you're ever in the states my door is open!
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