Today, we went to see the Bunpoji Temple and Futamura Shrine festival from the morning. Last year, I brought an Australian boy to carry the taiko (drum) float, but this time, we decided just to watch.

Second day of homestay. We let our guest relax in the morning and chatted over breakfast about various topics—Walla Walla city, the sister city project, his family, his home, his farm, etc.

A group from the sister city project has arrived again this year. Last year, due to the 50th anniversary, many adults and high school students came, but this year, we welcomed six high school students and two chaperones for a short-term exchange program.

This year, high school students and their chaperones from Walla Walla, Washington will be visiting for a short exchange program! 🥰
We participated for the first time last year, and it was truly amazing!
Time flies; it's already been a year since then…
You can find more details here!

We got a review from Taiwanese guests who stayed with us this summer!
Thank you for coming, and thank you for taking time to write such a sweet review!
Look forward to seeing you again soon!🥰

Summer has quickly passed, and while the lingering heat is still present, we can feel the autumn air. Mornings and evenings have definitely become cooler. Many dragonflies are flying over the rice fields, and the local farmers are bustling with the busy harvest season.
It's the beginning of a delicious season! 😋

Halfway Through a Wonderful 10-Day Stay with a Taiwanese Family!
After the first half of their 10-day homestay with us, the Taiwanese family and we continued to enjoy a variety of activities together.

The family from Taiwan has completed their stay as the final homestay guests this summer vacation. It was the first time we hosted guests for such a long period of 10 days, and we were uncertain about what to do during this hot season.
However, after it was over, we were filled with the feeling of "Thank you so much for coming!"...

The summer holidays are coming to an end as Obon (the Bon Festival) has passed here in Japan. It's probably time for parents to start back-to-school preparation for their children. Busy time!😆
The atmosphere in Tamba Sasayama has also shifted towards autumn after the Dekansho Festival is finished. Our summer homestay is nearing its end as well.

We received another sweet review from our recent Homestay guest.
So happy to know that they had a great time while they were staying with us!
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!😆