On Sunday, July 13, we held the Nihongo Experience with Team NAKAMA. After taking a break last year, this was our comeback. This time, we learned how to ride Komakuru, Komaki's bus, and traveled to a temple to experience Zen meditation and matcha. After reading about Komakuru in the May issue of Komaki, a daily life information magazine written in easy Japanese, and doing some image training, we headed to the bus stop. We boarded the bus and visited Shinpukuji Temple. The temple's head priest welcomed us and we immediately entered the main hall. We learned how to sit and breathe during zazen meditation and meditated for 20 minutes. Then, we moved to a Japanese-style room and learned how to make matcha, or powdered green tea. The participants were satisfied with their first experience

was enjoyable. The next NAKAMA event will be held on Sunday, December 7.

We will play a game of Japanese karuta indoors. Please join us again!