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Show News SOUTHEBN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY nlm By Carol Sullivan mi mats with sheets and heavy com- When the adults in the Kanab forte rs, which were folded up delegation were asked whether every morning, then they had or not they wanted to stay in the space to use for other things, homes like the students were, All of the inside walls were adults decided that ing doors, usually glass. would be a great opportunity to My families did everything learn more about J apanese cus- within their power to make us comfortable. Both families had toms and culture. Everyone in extended families living with the delegation met weekly for two months prior to the trip for them. My host was concerned the purpose of learning some about the food the American kids would have at the youth camp, to about and learn Japanese some customs. so he took me to the grocery store to take snacks to the kids. One item learned was that He wanted them to have things they were used to. Even though it was nerve wracking at first, Im really glad I had the opportunity to stay with a family. Now I want them to come over here so I can share my home and life style with them. Clint Glover, Kanab Middle School teacher, said he enjoyed the opportunity to remember his Japanese and practice conversing. Also, he learned families were more family oriented then he originally thought. It was a great experience for him. City Councilman Roger Holland was in agreement that families went out of their way to make everyone comfortable. I felt so good about my experience I cant wait to go back. I felt like Barbara Sutton (r) and bar daughter Brand (c) rith their Japanese host Pltoto I gained a lot about Japanese by Carol Sullivan culture. I saw and experienced aspects oftheir culture that could Japanese do not like their money learned so much more about life. like I be it adapted to ours and improve up. They eryoyed . neatly eryday Japanese folded and no wrinkles in the seeing their menus, how they our way of life, like removing money. The group learned that cook, what they serve, etc. Both Japanese are more formal. On the families where I stayed were the trip, the group learned that very close knit. They had teen-whe- n they say casual, it is not as age children, who typically liked casual as it is here in Kanab. their music, but they did things saw a traffic accident. I felt com- One does not tip in Japan. Japa- - together. It was great to see the fortable in a large city, saw no nese are more punctual. Ameri- - closeness of families. We slept graffiti, and had no fear of being cans tend to be late (r wait until on futons on the floor, special taken advantage of, even though the last minute. - Japanese busses have a little trash bag in front of each seat. The women who stayed in Japanese homes discovered that Japanese women wanted to know how American women divide up the work with both husband and wife working full time-chil- d care, cooking, house care, shopping, etc. Were all alike, we have more similarities than differences, stated both Karla Johnson and Barbara Button.. Roger Holland, Karla Johnson, Barbara Button, Clint Glover and Steve Pure stayed in Japanese homes. All were glad they had that wonderful opportunity. ond night I was more relaxed and so were they. We found more similarities in interest than dif-ferences. After one of the recep- tions which my host family helped with, I found myself help- ing with dishes with the other ladies laughing and talking, just like PTA or Relief Society here, I loved the toilets with heated toilet seats and I loved the fau- cets, you set the temperature, then turn on the water." Barbara Button agreed, Im so glad I had home stay. We trio slid-sever- al ev-wadd- ed w Kane County Clerk Karla Johnson, who has a family of boys, said homes and appliances are much smaller. They were amazed at how tall I was. Iwas very nervous, especially the fust night, wondering what they would expect They were nervous about me too. By the sec- - 5 APRIL 1C, 1997 'U Kari Am HoSand mod&ls Carol Sullivan. a kimono lot I didnt speak the language. It was a very comfortable place to tour. Everythingwas very clean. land was well taken care and all the land was utilized for farming, garden spots, etc. T gained some insight into the Japanese perspective of inter-- , national trade. They are self-sufficient in rice and import vir- tually everything else they need, Therefore I understand their re- sistance to U. S. pressure for them to import higher amounts of goods from the U. S." also appreci- ate the pride Japa- nese people take in their public build- ings, parks, shrines and their willing- ness to share them with foreigners. I want to express my appreciation to the peopl e of Tarui, Ogaki and Gifu, to their officials and her Japanese host tarrwy. Photo Ly already expressed. Kari Ann Holland said if she had not stayed in homes, she would have missed the biggest experience of the trip. She learned a lot Most students liked the idea of slippers in the home. They also liked the Japanese bath. which is taking a shower first, then entering a very hot bath, similar to a Jacuzzi. Students were also impressed by the fam- ily closeness they witnessed, Many students commented that families went the extra mile to have foods that American stu-dents were used to - like fruit, chocolate, chips and bread. But they also introduced Japanese foods to them, Gena Martin said, My family had me help work in the kitchen to see how I do things. It was T fun Family togetherness im- - pressed me, said Scott Johnson, They eat meals together, watch TV together, go grocery shopping together." toMikeSakurai for Students came home from the all the kind and sin- trip agreeing that home stay was cere efforts on our the best part of the trip. They behalf. also had a lot of fan at the All of the stu- Sekigahara Youth Center with dents who went an Japanese students. Johnson fefss ess & mdSSonsi klmom. she fasrmd fist 9m tergh ct the shevas esw the trip stayed in Watch for next week's article d&termirmtbytoa&anatoarStfitSsiaofStawotnax Ttmbngtootkit&SiardfaneysSaavas Japanese homes ami woman sSsovas shorter echoed Tho cm aramarriad okiar. Photo and what students learned about gat e$ they antorurmsilgkia. gat by Carol SuSvan the feelings Japanese Education. Cra |