長女の学校に行く途中、丘の上に佇んでいる大きな屋敷。
一体何があるのだろうと思う人も多いだろう。
ニューヨーク郊外、ヒルバーン地区。
創業50年、地元で人気の火鉢レストラン。
日本の食事や文化を、夏祭り風に楽しんでもらおうという企画。
コロナ禍でずっと会えなかった懐かしい面々が勢揃い。
この時期、この企画に賛同して集まった顧客層の幅広さは、
オーナー夫妻の人徳を、そのまま反映している。
来年は、本当の夏祭りが帰ってきますように。
On the way to my eldest daughter's school, a large mansion stands on a hill.
Many of you may be wondering what is there.
It is in the Hillbarn district in the suburbs of New York City.
There is a popular local hibachi restaurant that has been in business for 50 years.
An event to let people enjoy Japanese food and culture in the style of a summer festival was held.
All the old friends I hadn't seen for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic were here.
The breadth of the customer base that came together to support this project at this time of the year directly reflects the virtues of the owner and his wife.
I hope that the real summer festival will return next year.
