イギリスで錦鯉を飼っているゆうこが、イギリスの鯉屋さんと一緒に新潟県の錦鯉生産者さんツアーに参加しました。ツアーのメンバーは当然みんなイギリス人。日本人は私一人でした。色々な生産者さんを訪問することができて、大感激！もちろん、購入することが目的なので、皆さんバシバシと高い鯉を買われている中、私は当歳の紅白を2匹だけ買いました。

Yuko ( https://www.yukohowes.com/) visited the Koi harvesting at Shintaro Koi Farm in Nagaoka, Japan. Very excited to see how big koi were taken out from a big pond! Please watch the video.

Yuko ( https://www.yukohowes.com/ ) visited the Niigata Koi Show in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and talked to Nishikigoi enthusiasts.

Yuko ( https://www.yukohowes.com/ ) visited Manchester Comic Con 2018 at Manchester Central, and was impressed at many talented cosplayers! Please watch to find out.

Yuko ( https://www.yukohowes.com/ ) visited MCM Manchester Comic con 2017, to find out what kind of cosplay is in fashion this year. Can you find you in the video?

Yuko of Japan Outpost (http://www.japanoutpost.org.uk) visited Kirsty to learn how to make a Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornament, typically worn by Geisha. Please check the video!

Yuko Howes of Japan Outpost (http://japanoutpost.org.uk/) visited Sandra in Manchester area, and asked her to tell us about Japanese Embroidery. Let's find out!

Yuko of Japan Outpost (http://www.japanoutpost.org.uk) visited an expert in making display tables for Bonsai plants.Let's find out more!

Yuko of Japan Outpost (http://www.japanoutpost.org.uk) visited Rose at SaoriMor, where you can try a Japanese-origin, free style weaving. Nothing is a mistake; it's all your creativity! Let's find out more about it!

Yuko Howes of Japan Outpost (http://www.japanoutpost.org.uk) visited Marge, a keen member of UK Braid Society in Blackpool, to learn about Japanese braiding (Kumihimo). Although I'm Japanese, I had never tried braiding, so it was fascinating to watch her! To learn more about braiding, please watch this new video https://youtu.be/svyrkXho1Cw

Yuko ( https://www.yukohowes.com/ ) visited Saori Weaving Studio in North Wales. This time, they showed me more advanced weaving techniques, as well as how they enjoy their end products.

Japan Outpost (http://japanoutpost.org.uk/) presents Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana) by a local Master. Why don't you try yourself!

Japan Outpost (http://japanoutpost.org.uk/) presents Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana) by a local Master. This is the second part of the series.