Wonderful day!

 



Yesterday, I received a wonderful gift.

It was from Mika-chan in Seattle, who I've mentioned in my blog before. 



She loves Japan and is learning a lot about Japanese culture.

We talked a lot about sumo. 


In the summer, she wanted a kimono tailored by Hakuho, the last Yokozuna, so we got it and sent it to America! 


In Japan, there is a culture of handing out items to people who have been good to you, called "Ochougen" (お中元)in summer and "Oseibo (お歳暮)in winter. 


Sumo wrestlers come up with their own names and patterns, and give them to their patrons every year. 


The sumo wrestlers then tailor the cloth and wear the yukata to watch the sumo...very cool and elegant! 


Such is the case with Mika-chan, who sent me a very nice purple hand-knit shawl, smoked salmon, and chocolates!

And a lovely letter! 



I'm working on an idea to return the gift to her as well. 


It is said that it is possible to meet any person in the world through six people.

I've never left Japan, but I've had friends in the US and in the past, friends in Italy send me sweets. 


This is even though I have never met them! 


In this day and age, there is much to be sad about, but I think we should also be happy that it has become so easy to get to know people from so many different countries. 


Thank you for this wonderful gift! Mika-chan!

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