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  Mugwort is sprouting from the soil, prompted
by the warm sunlight. I picked up the buds
of mugwort with Yang to prepare for "grass
dumplings" today. I steamed two kinds
of flour, Joushinn and rice flour to be mixed
with mugwart buds to make the grass dumplings.
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The size of the dumpling is somewhat uneven, but they look tasty. Now have an afternoon tea. A lovely rabbit doll is a commemoration of Miss Yang's staying in my house. We got it at a nursery shop nearby. Yang feels something cold today and wears my casual Hanoi (short coat.) It fits her very well. |
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Well, this is a good chance to learn the basic manner of the tea ceremony. |
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I enjoyed a wonderful spring flavor of soft touch of the grass dumpling on my tongue and aroma of the green tea that tickles my nasal cavities. Mascot rabbit also enjoys. |
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The birthplace of the mascott rabbit is here. Beautiful flowers and cute Yang match well. |
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Yang helps Ken in checking his English translation. She also enjoys browsing our travel record in the US we made last summer. When I introduced our bitter experience of driving in Boston, Yang, a student of University of Massashusetts, laughed and said "Don't worry, I will drive for you next time." Thank you Yang! |
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She is interested in seeing the traditional
life in Japan handed down from old times
in an ordinary home. I agreed and asked for
help for one of my close friends who lives
just on the other side of the street. Ms.
Ihara welcomed us. She has a large Tatami
room equipped with a big Buddhist altar.
Yang looks like very interested in this lifestyle.
Ms. Ihara even tries to teach Yang how to
play the Shamisen, three-string musical instrument.
For Yang, who loves music and plays the flute
as well, the touch on the precious Shamisen
seemed to be an impressive experience. |
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Today, Yang enjoyed many valuable experiences such as praying the Buddhist altar, holding a hand-made Ichimatsu-doll, and viewing flower arrangement decorated here and there in the house. We toasted for Yang's wonderful experience with wine. Ms. Ihara presented yang a pretty bouquet. |
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