I went to Japan!

Wow! It has been a while since I posted my blog last time.

There were a lot of things I had to do before I left for Japan the end of October.

Yes, I went back to Japan to be a part of SAORI 40th year anniversary.

Of course, I also went to see my family there.

It was much warmer than usual in Osaka.

When I came back to Minnesota on Nov. 13, I was ready to be in cold, but it wasn't cold at all.

I was surprised and of course, I was so glad it was not cold.

Anyway, I had such a good time in Japan.

About 1000 people from all over Japan got together to celebrate this big event.

Also 26 people from 11 different countries got together.

It was so nice to see all the SAORI friends!

I kept screaming whenever I saw some faces I've known, but haven't seen them for 6 years!

It was exciting.

It was exciting to share the moment together.

It was exciting to see their SAORI pieces they were wearing.

It was exciting to see Misao Jo the founder of SAORI were there with us.

She is 96 years old!!

Fashion show, A key speaker's speech, another fashion show, forum...

Oh, I was one of the forums on "SAORI's Future" .

There were 4 of us on the stage talked about SAORI's future.

I also helped translating a speech from a delegate from VSA arts head quarters in Washington D.C.

It was such a good experience for me to be on the stage especially the venue was "Osaka Public Hall" the historical building. (picture)

To be continued.....