Arrival in Sapporo

The four of us, moments before leaving for China, Japan, and adventure!

After a few flights, and good times in several airports, we have finally made it to Hokkaido. It looks like I may be the first to write about our arrival, and I won't hesistate to use the spare minutes I have been placed in a homestay with four children, all under the age of 12! :-) This family is so funny and energetic, I know that I'm going to enjoy my time here. The youngest daughter, Sumide, has already taken me on as her full-time Japanese language student, and I have learned a lot. Despite the fact that she is only five years old, I find the lessons very challenging, and I have difficulty taking her teaching style seriously, since she often cries for no reason! lol Just kidding! But seriously, the Sato children are really amazing kids.

Last night, I was treated to a delicious homemade okonomiyaki. This is probably one of my favourite Japanese foods, and the reason I was treated to it. Right now, it's 9am in Sapporo, and I just finished a fantastic breakfast of egg, miso and rice. What really took it to the next level - and something I had for the first time - was mashed daikon radish and soy sauce. As simple as it sounds,this combination is really delicious, and incredibly easy to make. So I'll probably be making this in the future in Canada! hahahahaha