November 2024 - First-Time Experience in Japan from Committee Member Anne

Many of our committee members travel to Japan regularly.

 

We travelled to Japan early this year. As a new FSFA committee member, and my good friend Therese, an experienced guide to Japan and FSFA member of many years, I was in the best of hands.

 

With eyes wide open, we arrived in Japan. With every day of sightseeing, I became more settled and visually thrilled with the views of the lush, uniform landscapes, the fresh, bright, delicious foods, the efficiency, the respectful traditions, the culture, and the quiet strength and politeness of the Japanese people. The amazing history but gentle atmosphere always on show seemed to fill the air everywhere we went.

 

Our gracious hosts the Nakayama family from Susono kindly welcomed us into their home and we shared so many unique experiences. 

We travelled and saw so much and a few of these highlights included:

-              Shikoku Taiko Festival

-              Mayajima Island

-              Hiroshima

-              Karashiki

-              Kyoto

-              Takayama

-              Susono

-              Tokyo