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6. 4th June 2018
This day was like an incredible dream come
true. After we had breakfast, Kentaro-san, Kohe-kun and me went to the studio
located near the human made onsen to cut wood into pieces. I used a chainsaw
for the first time and Kentaro-san explained me easily how to use the machine.
We also fed the fire which generated the heat for the hot bath. Suddenly,
Kentaro-san tells us to stop since 5 new girls came at his home to study the countryside
life. We then immediately go to the rice field where we start working. Everyone
is given a field to tend to. I then present myself to Yui, Hana, Honoka, Sakura
and Kaho, five beautiful Japanese girls, who told me the sport they practice
and their age. It seems they are girls of around 14-15 years old. Two play
tennis, one plays volleyball (Honoka), one does Kendo (Sakura) and one does tea
ceremony (Kaho). I also met their teachers and one who had an average English
skill started a conversation with me. I was happy that he did. Then we went for
lunch where I met many Japanese people and where we made and ate mochi. It was
a unique experience that I will always remember, eating a food that I must hit
to cook it! I tried to converse in Japanese with one of the girl to discover
that she was half-Japanese, half-Australian. After, we went in a forest where
we cleaned the dead trees so that Kentaro-san can use them to heat his house in
the winter. Then, we went back to the rice fields where our host told us about
our mistakes. The way Kentaro-san explains your mistakes is so calm and gentle
that you don’t feel scolded, you even want to improve. At this moment, I felt
like I was given a free course on how to create my own rice field. I was filled
with joy and worked hard to attain the expectations. I then understood how
Japanese people demonstrate their will to reach perfection and the culture
behind it. We then led the girls to the onsen place where they cleaned
themselves while we repaired some tools to after, enjoy the bath ourselves.
After, we went for supper where we ate amazing special Japanese spring roll
filled with fish, cheese and/or vegetables. Then, while Makiko-san was cleaning
the dishes, we went to a relaxing place surrounded by trees, rocks and a
sublime river. We stayed there for a couple of minutes, enjoying the amazing
nature that Earth has given us. Then, we went back to the restaurant house
where we always eat to be given some delicious ice cream. We then all presented
ourselves and explained what we enjoyed of the day. Kentaro-san spoke after
each person to give his opinion and thank the students for their remarks. Kaho-chan
then treated me to a quick tea ceremony which tasted so soft. I was extremely
grateful for this gift and can’t be thankful enough.
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