In 2015 we began hosting exchange students from Japan. Mai was our first and she was and continues to be wonderful. We lost touch over the years as life swooped us up, but were able to reconnect in Tokyo.
Not only was it delightful to reunite with her but we met her son Haruki and husband Kengo (former Sumo Wrestling Champion) as well. Mai and her husband generously treated us to the most delicious meal that I have had in Japan so far. We ate fresh sashimi, scallops, tempura and sake with pineapple soda (Corks new favorite drink). We never would have had such an authentic dining experience without their gracious hosting.
We hope that they can come visit us in Portland! There was even talk of hosting Addie as an exchange student. It would be wonderful to keep in touch!
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