五味先生 Gomi-sensei

Mrs. Gomi has been my Japanese teacher since April, 2006. We found each other through the International Center’s Japanese teaching volunteer program. We meet for two hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to read out of the textbook and study grammar, etc. She has been so nice to Beth and I. Every time she comes over she brings a new culinary delight for us to try. She often helps by explaining bills or other letters we get in the mail. She has even taken us out on short trips in the area. I know that I could never have passed my Japanese language proficiency test without her. She is very energetic, and has a great sense of humor. She has been our closest Japanese friend in Yamanashi. She doesn’t like the camera very much, so the only decent picture I have is the one below at the Jizo festival.