Well, today was a surprising day for me... We went to Dainichi and Yamamatsu. Though going to Niigata for the benefit of Leo and John, unexpectedly found myself drawn to a very special Showa, that I just couldn't walk away from! She is nisai, just under 55cm, and has absolutely everything that I look for in a Showa to grow Jumbo, and high-class! I will put pictures up later, but you can see VIDEO HERE.
The above photo is my idea of what she will look like within the next two years :-)
Leo and John are now in Niigata awaiting their journey home. I am now heading South again on the Shinkansen train as I write this, with my next party...