Fugu... yes, the poisonous one... from fish to plate... and we lived to tell about it.

team business visits

A visit to Narita included a behind the scenes visit including a step out onto the tarmack.The inside of the cargo warehouse was a bustling place. Most items stay there for less than 3 hours before moving on to their final destination.
We also visited a milk factory and got to taste some genuine non-wisconsin milk.
We visited a horticulture research station. There were plants and trees in many experimental stages. They were working on efficient plants to use as insulation for roofs.

peggy's digs.

This is the house that Michelle and I are in right now. There are ancient building surrounding it, where they used to live. We haven't seen the inside of those yet. One of those buildings houses his 5 cars. He is a farmer.This is the house that I spent the first four nights in. I occupied the complete 3rd floor. It had a bedroom, half bath, living room and a tatami tea room...all for me!

the adventure begins...in Chiba

One of our mantras is "the adventure begins." It is now common when we begin a new portion of our month long journey to say "the adventure begins!" So, the adventure now begins in Chiba city.

Rudy and I visit Tokyo Electric and Power Company for our second vocational visit.

Stephen and Elizabeth look at culture samples at the Agricultural research station in Chiba.

the team looking fresh as we take off from Madison

The team dressed up for a vocational day in Narita. Later we head to the Mayor's office.

Peggy practicing Japanese calligraphy.

Two of us in uniform. One off to kindergarten and one off to a Rotary meeting. I bet he'll have more fun!