Howie Hayman

A story about an international couple raising and home educating three young boys on a small island in Japan, half living in buses, engaged in organic, self-sufficient farming in the middle of a mountain forest while dealing with climate, cultural, and personal challenges. These pages are about pretty much anything and everything all guided by our family motto, Taking Chances, Making Changes, Being Happy. Thank you very much for joining us on our ongoing crazy adventure.
- Yoshino Mountain - Hanami. Made the annual trip up Yoshino Mountain to see the cherry blossoms in bloom, known in Japanese as hanami. The trees traverse the entire mountain and due to the differences in elevation, you can see the cherry blossoms in various stages of bloom.
- House - Hanami Party. Went to the hundred yen store and bought some fake cherry blossoms for this hanami, aka flower viewing, party. It got a few laughs from friends.