Heisei Youchien

I'm sure that these shoes have long since been discarded. This picture was taken in the mid 1990's.
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An American in Japan Makes Art
Ayaka, Sasa and Tsubasa at Heisei Youchien January 20, 2009
Howard Nobeoka Ahner and His Art
Gosho Study
Nene's First Day at Kindergarten in Japan
An American's First Year at Teaching in Japan
Yuki Sawada took us tadpole fishing at a nearby rice field in Kawaminami Cho, Miyazaki, Japan
They were training for an upcoming Undoukai, Athletic Meet in Kawaminami Cho, Miyazaki, Japan
Rika and Rie Sensei in Kawaminami Cho pose with the group at Heisei Youchien in the early 1990's
Yudai shows off his hands at Heisei Kindergarten in Kawaminami Cho
I once weighed over 140 kg, and I was often scared to sit down in one of these little chairs.
I'm sure that these shoes have long since been discarded. This picture was taken in the mid 1990's.
Megumi Sensei was a fine teacher at Heisei Youchien in the late 1990's.
Shoko Sensei was always so kind to the children of Heisei Youchien in Kawaminami Cho, Japan
We made "slime" at Heisei Youchien, Kawaminami Cho, Japan
Nanako was always friendly. She was a very good student.
They want to watch the tadpole eggs hatch, so they're gathering a few in a local rice field.
Manaka Takase at Heisei Youchien
Megumi Sensei, one of the great teachers at Heisei Youchien in Kawaminami.
Miki at Heisei Kindergarten
Graduates at Heisei Youchien in 2006
Teaching how to bow in Japan
Seina was also a very attentive student at Heisei Youchien in Kawaminami Cho.
Stilts in Japan
Saeri's art work at Heisei Youchien
Shoko Sensei is always teaching the kids at Heisei Youchien
The kids at Heisei Youchien are rehearsing for later life.
Terumasa drew a picture of Howard Ahner at Heisei Youchien
Reina is climbing on the jungle gym at Heisei Youchien
The children at Heisei Youchien are always facinated with flowers.
Students at Heisei Youchien and their version of "Hip! Hip! Huray!!!"
Pom Poms at Heise Youchien
Yuki Sawada of Heisei Youchien poses with Howard Ahner
Nao and Rina return to Heisei Youchien Undoukai in Kawaminami Cho, Japan
I didn't get to know them as well as I should have at Heisei Youchien.
Saeri and Momoka at Heisei Youchien
Shibuya was with me at Kobato Jidoukan, but now she's supporting Shiori at Heisei Youchien Undoukai
All Heisei
Heisei Youchien Crowd
Howard Ahner arrived in Japan in April, 1989. He has been teaching English until the present.
We had a lot of fun at Heisei Youchien in Kawaminami during the 1990's.
Teaching kids in Japan is really fun!
Nene's first few days at Heisei Youchien were quite an experience for her. She has adjusted well.
The youth of Nobeoka are developing just fine.
Teaching at a private school in Nobeoka was quite an experience.
I have the biggest face in Nobeoka.
We did well in Matsuyama Cho, Nobeoka.
Some years ago at Matsuyama Cho, Nobeoka...
I'd love to see more benches in Japan.
What did the grandlady say when she jumped off of the bridge? She said, "HiiiiiiiiBaChan!"
I told you they spoke English in Nobeoka a long time ago.
Let me tell you what's new in Nobeoka.
The Kitaura, Nobeoka Gang

Heisei Shoe Rack

Heisei Youchien Kawaminami.  Rika and Rie Sensei.

  

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Shiori's Sister Is Improving All The Time
Shibuya

Saeri and Momoka Are Looking Toward The Future
Saeri and Momoka

Some Distant Memories and Faces

Nao and Rina Come Back For More
Nao and Rina

Just One Last Pictrue, Howard!
Yuki Sawada

School is Out!
Shiori - Middle

School is Almost Out

The Teacher Gets Flowers

May You Stay Forever Young
Reina

Terumasa Draws Howard Ahner
Terumasa

Working Boys and Girls

Shoko Sensei Rings Their Chimes
Shoko Sensei

Saeri is still the Dot
Saeri

Seina Has Her Playground
Seina

Reina is "Stilts" a Loner

Bowing is OK By Me

Megumi is Expecting Great Things
Megumi Sensei

Tadpoles Are Gonners

Miki's Smile is Consuming

Manako Takase is Wondering All Over
Manako Takase

Was it really a year ago?

Nanako is Ready as a Teddy
Nanako

Slime All Over The Floor

Shoko Sensei is Running the Show

Megumi Sensei is in the Crowd

Japanese Shoe Rack for Children

Yuya's Hands
Yuya

Heisei Early Days

Yuki Sawada
Yuki Sawada

Rehearsing for the next Undoukai

The Strongest Chairs

About 1993

Play Ball!
Nene

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