I decided to bring these two lovely business card holders. I live in Kittery, Maine and these two silver card holders remind me of home. One has an artist's rendering of Nubble Light in Cape Neddick which is a few miles north of me. The other picture's blueberries. There's nothing better than fresh Maine blueberries! |
Business cards are called meishi in Japanese. People exchange them readily and they are treated when respect when recieved. I made 200 of my own with Japanese translations to bring with me. I have learned that when you give one you hand it with two hands, and receive them in the same fashion. When receiving a card it is customary to examine the card and place it carefully with your belongings. |
Ok, sorry any Yankees fans out there, (including most of my family) but I am bringing a Red Sox hat. I am also bringing a pink hat with a Maine logo. |
I searched through many books of Maine until I found the one I thought had the most beautiful photographs. This is it! I love my state; it has so many beautiful areas. I thought that the Japanese people would like to learn about where I live, too. |
I was recently invited to the Portsmouth Historical Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to view the exhibit on the Portsmouth Peace Treaty. Portsmouth was chosen in 1905 by President Theodore Roosevelt to host a Peace conference involving the Japanese-Russo War. The conference eventually led to the Peace Treaty between the Japanese and Russians. There are many artifacts from the treaty conference including events occurring in my town, Kittery, Maine. I was told that when Japanese tourists visit Portsmouth they also visit the museum. I was thrilled to see that the museum had a book which was written in both English and Japanese; I bought it. I also took a map of the area which shows where events occurred. If you ever get a chance, visit the museum on State Street. It is a wonderful place! |
