Shimane Prefecture

Homestays

The Hirose homestays were a highlight of the trip for all of us. Our host families were kind and gracious and made us feel at home. We were able to see what a Japanese home was like, eat meals with the family, and enjoy doing things with our hosts.

Steve and Katie Kohl with Nishikori family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of the Kohls)	Steve, Katie, and Vicky with Ojiisan and Obaasan July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of the Kohls)
Kanahara family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Mary Barber)	Bill Anderson with Inoue family and Mr. Miimi July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Bill Anderson)
Amy Chertock with Kato family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Amy Chertock)	Nathan Dickey with Yamasaki family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Nathan Dickey)
Linda Freeman with Yoshio and Nauko Kashima July 11, 2003 (Photo by Amy Chertock)	Travis Heggem with Onda family July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Travis Heggem)
Marion Makin with Senda family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Marion Makin)	Vicky Mann with Nagaya family July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Vicky Mann)
John Marks with Takano family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of )	Patti Marlow with Sato family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Patti Marlow)
April Niemela with Adachi family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of April Niemela)	Bob Pruitt with Mizuno family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Bob Pruitt)
Bob Pruitt with Mizuno family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Bob Pruitt)	Sasaki family July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Ember Swan)
Jennifer Cowan with Miyo and Hiroshi Kano July 12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Cowan)	Betty Swartz with Mrs. Miimi July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Betty Swartz)
Miimi family July 11, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Betty Swartz)	Paula Weiss with Araki family July 10-12, 2003 (Photo courtesy of Paula Weiss)

Shimane ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003