Building off the success of last year's Spring Garden Party at the Garden Oriental Soshuen located in the hills of Mikage (Kobe), I hosted this year's Garden Party installment at the same location.  However compared to last year I was not blessed with favorable weather as it rained throughout the entire day.  So much for an outside Garden Party!  But thanks to the fine preparation by the staff at the Garden Oriental Soshuen, my function was able to be held inside. 

In total over 130 people were in attendance compared to the 90 or so that showed up last year.  Of course it was disappointing that the event could not be held outside like it was originally planned; but nonetheless, based on the faces of the guests who came, it seemed like they enjoyed themselves. 

After having the experience of holding outside events, this was actually the first time for it to be a rainy day.  Let's hope the next time around that the weather will cooperate.  Maybe at next year's Garden Party??