The Last Five Days of Japan Tour
On Friday, August , we packed another overnight bag as our suitcases would be separated from us in out train travel this afternoon. Then, after breakfast, we broke into small group to do a home visits. This is something OAT tries to do to make their tours special. I was teamed up with others and we took a taxi to visit Mr and Mrs Mori. Although their English was weak, they were more than happy to welcome us. Mr. Mori is a retired junior high principal and a very accomplished baseball coach. The latter can be proven out by a big trophy case. Actually, ‘his’ team has recently won the country championship in their age grouping. He is now The baseball coach of his one grandson who lives a few door away. Mr. Mori and his wife are very proud of their family - especially the grandkids. We got to see many photos! Mrs. Mori played the traditional musical instrument for us and then it was on to paper origami. They are very mu...