Disney dinner and Disney departure

We had dinner together on Monday in an attempt to say a proper farewell to the three students who are going to participate in the UCR/Disney College Internship Program from June to January. 

Thanks to Mayu the food below was prepared in time!

A bit of everything. 

Lots of people saying good-bye at Narita Airport on Saturday. 

We

Spoiling myself with unnecessary dishes

Some might not recognize the dish on the left--it's an artichoke. The smaller green container in the back is for olives. Of course I already have one of a different style, but I just couldn't resist. I plan to serve my Italian eggplant appetizer in that purple dish from now on. Do I need more bowls? Not really....

My new 3rd-year students

I uploaded the introductions by my new seminar members on the "Ichiyama Zemi Shokai" page yesterday. Please take a minute to meet my students. 

Panda

Have you ever eaten a Pandayaki? We got a box of ten as a gift yesterday and I had one for the first time. Apparently they were made in a very traditional store in Katori, Chiba. I was so surprised when I saw it, but I have to tell you it tasted great!

Rice Planting on June 4

Before....

After....

And after all that, we ate lunch together. We actually ate rice balls made with rice that was planted here at JIU last year.