Nagomi Visit
2023-10-16
Describe your host?Our hosts were amazing. They made contact early, stayed in touch throughout, and were super helpful with advice during our journey around Japan. They were easy to talk to in their home and made us feel very welcome.
What did you talk about during your Nagomi Visit?Cooking and explanations about Japanese food Our occupations World travel experiences,yes, how to cook okonomiyaki and where we had traveled in Japan Religions in Japan Their daughters musical activities with her pan flute group. Farming in both our countries. Our extended families Japanese sport [my hosts] even demonstrated wrestling to us! The schooling system.
Did you make any new discoveries?Yes, how to cook okonomiyaki The origin of the peace pan flutes That [my host's] company has invented the modern correction pen. This experience was at the end of our month in Japan so was more about consolidating our knowledge than adding to it.
What did you eat?Sesame tofu Pickled vegetables salad Tempura sardines Lotus root chips Okonomiyaki Fresh persimmon, and fruit jelly.
What was your most memorable moment?When [my host] played Amazing Grace for us on her pan flute
Do you still keep in touch with your host?Our visit was only yesterday, we have messaged today, I am sure we will keep in touch.
Why did you go on a Nagomi Visit?My husband and daughter had been on one during a previous visit to Japan and recommended that I do it.