Sensei Fujimori arrived back in the UK on a very grey and wet Monday 13 May 2007 to be greeted by Sensei Loft and myself(Kato). This time however, he was met by Sensei Brett Nener from the University of Western Australia(Perth) Aikido Club.

After a slightly longer and more scenic route we arrived back in Luton. During the 3 short days Sensei Nener was in the UK he translated Sensei Fujimoris teachings.

During his short stay Sensei Nener also translated some of Sensei Fujimoris forthcoming book which has been likened to Miyamoto Musashis The Book of Five Rings.

On the Thursday morning Sensei Nener had to leave Luton for a conference in Italy and seemed to take the rain with him.

On Friday we were joined by Yukiko, (closely followed by sunshine), the daughter of Sensei Fujimoris friend Uehara-san, currently Sensei Fujimori teaches Aikido to Yukiko's sister Akiko back in Oita. After Yukikos arrival we enjoyed a nice Mexican cooked up by the guest chef (Kato) in the garden.

The lesson that evening continued despite the best efforts of the dojo hall door lock but this was remidied after the lock was given an attitude adjustment by Kato and his size 9 boots(with permision from the parish priest i might add).

After training on Saturday we were invited to an evening of traditional Polish musich, dance and food held at the Polish Club in Dunstable courtesty of Eva, one of the club members. We all had a wonderful time and made fools of ourselves when we were dragged up to join in with one of the dances.

Sunday was the last training session held in the Dojo after which, Yukiko returned back to University along with the sunshine.

On Monday morning James and Karen took Sensei Fujimori, Ros and myself to visit Hatfield house, unfortunately the main house was closed but we had a nice time walking round the Tudor style gardens. Luckily the rain stopped and by early evening the garden at Sensei Lofts house was dry enough to put mats down to train. We trained until it was dark in the nice fresh air, it was very relaxing.

Tuesday evening we also trained in the garden until dark.

On the wednesday morning Sensei Loft, Tomoko and myself journeyed to Heathrow airport to see Sensei Fujimori off on his long flight back to Japan.