"Sayonara, see you again - Rangetsu of Tokyo"

Mar 28, 2010

 By Sayaka Kikuchi

 Photo by C.K. Lau

Growing up with Ran-Getsu for 24 years, it is extremely sad for me to say good-bye to what is practically my “home”. Ran- Getsu was the reason I moved to Orlando.
I was only two years old when I moved to the center of tourist junction where my father just started working for the new restaurant in town. At first, we were only supposed to stay here for two or three years until the restaurant started to roll. However, I am glad I was able to stay for another twenty years and watch the community grow with us over the years.

Ran-Getsu was like my back yard and a community center for many Japanese people that lived here. Without Ran-Getsu, many people would never have tasted
first-class sushi or authentic Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki courses directly from Japan. Practicing with Matsuriza Taiko group would also have never been possible for
any of us. The Japan Festivals would have never been, without the previous Obon Festivals held by Ran- Getsu. Most importantly, I would have never been surrounded by so many people I am lucky to call to this day, my family. Ran-Getsu has always been a part of me and will forever remain a part of me, the community, and the people it touched. Arigatou Ran-Getsu for the many memories and years fun.

Arigatou and sayounara.

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