Japan! Day 8, Part 2 : Takamatsu no Ike with Junko and Oscar

We did a homestay at Junko's house in Morioka. Junko is an English teacher who I worked with when I lived in Japan. When we arrived at her house we took a walk around the lake at Takamatsu no Ike, a short walk from her home. Their beagle Oscar came with us. It was so peaceful and idyllic around Takamatsu, and there were joggers around as well. Afterwards Anna and Steve, then Steve and I went for a jog around the lake.