Meibutsu

A volunteer family in Takeo will be opening their home to me. Their generosity will allow me to experience an ordinary Japanese life for one night. The Japanese are very gracious people and enjoy giving gifts. When they travel they buy meibutsu (the handicrafts or delicacies special to a locality) for friends and family. A coffee table book (picture book) of North Carolina and a t-shirt from WCA will serve as a hostess gift. I will also take pictures of Raleigh, my family and house, WCA and my students. I think this will be a nice icebreaker to help them get to know me. I am looking forward to this special opportunity but I must admit to being a little nervous about this visit! There may not be anyone in the home that speaks English! I intend to keep my English to Japanese dictionary handy!