Shimane Prefecture

Listen to Japanese term! Hirose Dinner

Our hosts of Shimane prefecture were gracious to us during our entire stay in Hirose and the surrounding area. On July 11th we visited two of the local schools then visited the Adachi Art Museum. Afterwards, they hosted a cultural exchange party for the NCTA group, with our host families, local teachers and staff, and community members participating in the dinner.

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Visit to Adachi Art Museum prior to dinner
July 11, 2003
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Travis, Ember, and Jennifer at Art Museum
July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Travis Heggem)
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Adachi Art Museum garden

July 11, 2003 (Photo by April Niemela)
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Adachi Art Museum garden

July 11, 2003 (Photo by April Niemela)
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Steve, Linda, and Katie at Adachi Art Museum
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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Adachi Art Museum garden
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)
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Welcome Bridge for NCTA group
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)
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Welcoming NCTA group to Hirose
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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Bob leading NCTA group in besuboru skit
July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Bob Pruitt)
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Bob leading NCTA group in baseball skit
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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NCTA group participating in besuboru skit
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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Taiko performance at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Steve and Katie Kohl)
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Taiko performance at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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Taiko performance at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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Flute player at taiko performance
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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Bob and Marion playing taiko
July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy Bob Pruitt)
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NCTA playing taiko
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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Nathan, Ember, and Linda playing taiko
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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Paula, Amy, Katie, Bob, and Jennifer
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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NCTA group playing taiko

July 11, 2003 (Photo by April Niemela)
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Steve and Katie Kohl with Mr. Nishikori
July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy the Kohl's)
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Linda with hosts at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Yoshio Kashima)
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Nauko Kashima and Mrs. Onda
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)
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Vicky and the Nagaya family at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Vicky Mann)
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Mr. and Mrs. Miimi at Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
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Linda dressed up for Hirose dinner
July 11, 2003 (Photos by Katie Kohl)
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Marion and Senda children at the train station
July 12, 2003 (Photo courtesy Marion Makin)
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Hirose farewell the following morning
July 12, 2003 (Photos by Amy Chertock)

Shimane ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003


© Linda Freeman 2003