Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Japan 5.24.2012

The morning was glorious and sunny when we woke up at the Risonare Resort. We looked out the hotel window and saw Mt. Fuji in the distance. Fabulous view! Because it was so early, we went to explore the foothills of Yatsugatake and took about a 2 mile walk through the friendly neighborhood.


The beautiful Luncheon room that we would have lunch tomorrow.

Driveway to the Risonare Resort


The other end of Risonare Resort.

Sandia Restaurant. We felt like we were in New Mexico.

The neighborhood had horse farms all around us.

The flowers were fragrant and colorful.

A view to Mt. Komagatake




Mt. Komagatake

Risonare shopping street

Risonare shopping street

Italian architect Mario Bellinni designed this resort


Pool area

Huge pool.

Breakfast. The little dish in the front with the little mustard square is called Natto. It is fermented soybeans. It was horrible smelling but tasted pretty good.

We had all of Thursday afternoon for ourselves until the Zija leaders started arriving towards the end of the evening. We had a lovely dinner with all of them.

Karino translating Rod's welcome message to the Japanese Zija leaders.

Karino is translating Ken's welcoming message.

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