Hello! I have had an interest in Japanese culture ever since as a boy I watched the Shogun mini-series on NBC television.
Ten one-hour Japanese language lessons in 1992 and I can remember how to give a greeting and say my name :-)
Sushi!! Traditional aspects, particularly those influenced by zen values (simplicity, awareness, self-discipline) like chanoyu, ikebana, samurai culture, swordsmanship, aikido, kyudo. Also, kaizen, anime, and crazy gameshows! :-)
I have not (yet!). I would like to visit Tokyo, of course, and also Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
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Welcome Tom! We will look forward to meeting you at one of our events (which are always fabulous - LOL!). We have a GREAT group of people and have a lot of fun together. We hope to see you soon. - Shirley