去る9月20日（土）Yamanashi English Teachers International(President:Crystal Hall 先生-Idhikawa HS)の主催で、恒例のPub Quis　が当店Adagissimoにてにぎやかに行われました。Natalie Bell先生-Uenohara HSとMorgan Jolly先生(Kunado JHS/ES)の軽妙な司会で約50名の先生方は大いに盛り上がりました。優勝グループはA.J,Ayesha,Beth,Etik,Jessia,Jacob and Paul先生方の"TeamBatman"でした。

スマトラ沖地震被災者に義援金
外国人教師ら
県内の外国語指導助手（ALT）の懇親団体「山梨イングリッシュ・ティーチャーズ・インターナショナル（YETI）」は、スマトラ沖地大地震と津波被災者のためのチャリティーイベントで集めた義援金7万1千円を朝日新聞厚生文化事業団に寄付した。YETIは、政府の「語学指導などをする外国青年招致事業（JETプログラム）」で来日し、県内の小中学、高校で英語を教える外国人教師などがメンバー。毎年、富士登山や富士五湖でのキャンプパーティーで懇親を深めているが、昨年11月に新潟中越地震のチャリティーイベントを開き、50人の参加者が7万5千円を募金している。
今回も、スマトラ沖地震・津波の被災者を救援しようと、5日の大月駅前の喫茶・レストランで、県内や神奈川県などから約50人の外国人教師が参加し、チャリティーのパブ・クイズを開いた。英国の居酒屋（パブ）で古くから人気があるクイズ大会で、募金をした後、チームに分かれ、一般常識や科学、地理、スポーツなどの質問で正解を競い合い、交流を楽しんだ。
（朝日新聞 竹田記者記）

Thank you, Hiroshi, for attending our wedding on Nov. 1, 2003.�It was such a tremendous honor to welcome you to Indiana!!��Ilon was so happy to meet you after hearing about you for the past�7 years.�My mother and father and sister were so happy to see you once again, and my three brothers were delighted to meet you at last.�My husband, Ilon, and I first�met in 1981 as children, and then were re-acquainted in 1996 while I was in law school and he was in graduate school at Indiana University.�It was�just after I�returned from my�year in�Otsuki�on the JET program.�Thanks again for coming so far to help us celebrate!!!
Anne Burton

初対面から心を許せる人は、まして外国人ともなればそう沢山はいない。Anneはそんな人だ。その上利発で思いやりがあり、人なつっこい。たった一年間都留高にAETとしていただけなのに、ボクはAnneを一生の友と決めてしまった。帰国して間もなく司法試験に合格したかと思えば、今度は幼なじみで今イリノイ大学の教授Ilonと結婚するという。いつでも彼女はすてきなSurpriseを与えてくれる。そう、ボクもindiana州まで行ってSurpriseをお返しを・・・っと、空港までAnneと父君のJerryが迎えに来てくれて、秋色に輝く美しい夕暮れをindiana univ.の学園都市Bloomintonまで一路！Anne Familyの暖かいもてなし！結婚前夜のモロッコ料理店でのRehearsal Wedding Dinner.写真にもある美しくも可愛いいBeck chapelの結婚式！まるで燃える紅葉の下、夢のような式だ。Anneは美しくIlonは凛々しかった。そして多くの友にかこまれたReception。その晩のMerry Widow！！のオペレッタ観劇。何もかも暖かく楽しくアメリカの大きさGenerousに触れた思いがした。AnneとIlonとそのFamilyに沢山沢山おめでとうと感謝の気持ちをつたえたい！ Hiroshi Amano

If it hadn't been for my experience of working for three months at Adagio's in 1999, I would probably not be doing what I am doing now. Jain sensei did me the massive favour of introducing me to Amano-san, who for some reason agreed to let a 19 year old English boy with not the greatest track record for behaviour, and only the most basic knowledge of Japanese, live in his house and work for him between March and June of that year. Thanks to the kindness I was shown during that time, I managed to have an incredible three months, and to learn probably more than most people learn in a year (thanks to my busy working week!). The staff were all brilliant, and didn't resent having to tell an idiot how to say 'salt', and the customers were very forgiving when I misunderstood them, spilled things on them, and mixed up their orders. Thanks to a friendship I sparked up with one of Adagio's regulars (hi Fuku chan!), I was able to get back into music again, and it is because of this I am now living in London, studying Japanese, and recording a new CD. Thankyou very much everybody from Otsuki, and I hope you'll forgive my slackness when it comes to getting in touch sometimes. Amano-san, I'll be over soon with the smelliest cheese ever to make up for it:)
Oliver Newton Chance

A dagio. For me, the place is my home from home. The comfort zone. Fabulous food with vegetarian choices galore. The place where I met up with my friends, colleagues or just when I wanted a nightcap on my own. The place where you are never made to feel that you have to move on. Go slow and even slower upstairs world artists, classical and contemporary. Stare and be taken in by the art exhibitions. Buy cakes from Fujiya (and notice Peko chan's seasonal costume changes). Bny wine from the shop at the other entrance. All of this because the master himself exudes and epitomises compassion, friendship and loyalty. I've been in love with this place since August 1991 and I'm still promoting it ...Anupameya Jain(ALT on JET Programme form 1991-1994 Yamanashi)
Anu Jain '91〜'94 KitatsuruBOE

N estled in the loving embrace of the mountains surrounding the Otsuki-shi, one finds a hidden treasure: Adagio's restaurant and cafe. Otsuki-shi is a crossroads within Yamanashi, providing a stop-over point for those heading from Tokyo (or other points North or West) to Fuji-San. Like Otsuki, Adagio's is also a crossroads: a place with an international face, where Nihon-jin and Gaikoku-jin mix, mingle, and make happy memories. For the many foreigners that have spent time under Adagio's roof and in the loving care of its proprieter, Hiroshi Amano, Adagio's is their home away from home. Long before Starbucks established a ubiquitous presence in Japan, Adajio's was a rare place where,like in Western countries, one could experience the enjoyable atmosphere of a Parisian cafe. Adagio's is a place where many happy marriages started, where the eye is always entertained with artful floral arrangements and local artsts' displays, and where the music is always warming the soul. Did I forget to mention the food?? Wow. There are dishes and wine that I had at Adagio's over 7 years ago that are still tempting my tastebuds. Suffice it to say that, when I dream of Japan, I dream of Adagio's: it is the one place in Japan where I will always feel at home-- like I could walk in, hang my coat, and pick up conversation where I last left off. Thank you, Hiroshi San.
Anne Burton '95〜'96 tsuruHS

中川哲子先生逝く
カウンターの一番奥の定席でキリンビールを楽しんでおられた中川先生が4月22日お亡くなりになりました。
沢山の友人と世界中を走り音楽を楽しみ、キリンビールで乾杯した日々の事を先生の笑顔と共に私達は決して忘れません。
一生を看護婦として社会に奉仕し清貧を貫いた凛々しい生涯でした。今は市内初狩の自徳寺の丘に安らかに眠っておられます。合掌。

Angelika さようなら
初狩の禅道場で尼さんになったアンゲリカ。大月が大好きで、もう一度大月に帰りたいと泣いたアンゲリカ。ブラジルでの布教の途中病に倒れ、故郷の南ドイツで1月26日ついに帰らぬ人となってしまたアンゲリカ・澄んだ瞳を輝かせ5カ国語で語り、美しいソプラノで歌った優しいアンゲリカ・何故に神は仏はあんなに素晴らしい純な方を若くしてお召しになるのだろう。

8TH The Tales of Rusputin

Dear Hiroshi-san,
Thank you for your message! As always, it was very nice to hear from you. I'm glad you are genki. Congratulations on receiving the Number 1 ranking in the gourmet guide in Yamanashi! However, I am not surprised because I know how great Adagio's is. I look forward to my next visit there.
TALES OF RASPUTIN
In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, there is a quaint, little folk music club called Rasputin's that features a variety of acts from around North America on weekends. On Wednesday evenings, they have an open stage there where local talent is encouraged to perform, be it music, dance or spoken word.
It was there that I first mustered the courage to strap on my guitar in public and sing a few original songs and it was a great experience. What made the experience that much better was the fact that everyone in the audience was focused on the stage. There was no chattering or mulling about to distract those watching or those performing and if someone felt a need to talk, they were quietly reminded by the manager that such behavior was inappropriate in that environment. I played there many times after that initial performance and I carried those fond memories to Japan where I taught in Yamanashi for three years, beginning in 1995.
I played with a variety of bands in and around Yamanashi during my stay in Japan and I enjoyed that but I occasionally missed the intimacy of Rasputin's. So, in 1996, I decided to solicit the talents of local AETs and Japanese friends to create the inaugural "Tales of Rasputin". The idea was that performers could perform for 10 or 15 minutes in front of an audience that was attentive and appreciative. We had a variety of acts that first year and the show ended up with three hours of solid entertainment. Adagio's was the perfect venue for this event and Hiroshi Amano's support helped make "Tales of Rasputin" an overwhelming success that year.
"Tales of Rasputin II" followed the next year and, with any luck and the support of Hiroshi and Adagio's, the event will continue to grow and prosper for many years to come.
Richard King '95〜'98 tomizawaJHS

One of my favourite children's stories is "The Little Prince" by Antoine DeSaint-Exupery. I am reminded of this tale when I think about the past three years I've spent in Otsuki. This is how the story goes: I was dropped in my little mountain town and soon after introduced to Hiroshi. I didn't realize at the time that he would be my lifeline here. It's a rare find indeed. Hiroshi. Adagios. I gorged on delicious food, wonderful conversation and warm acceptance. Once I stepped into the glow of that place and was engulfed by its charm I forever more claimed it as my haven, as many have before me. Otsuki is an ol' fashioned kinda place but Hiroshi breathes a fire into it that keeps the east side raging.
So Antoine De Saint-Exupery writes:
"I can't play with you," the fox said. "I'm not tamed."
"Ah! Excuse me, " said the little prince. But upon reflection he added, "What does tamed mean?"
"You're not from around here," the fox said. "What are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for people," said the little prince. "What does tamed mean?"
"People," said the fox, "have guns and they hunt. It's quite troublesome. And they also raise chickens. That's the only interesting thing about them. Are you looking for chickens?"
"No," said the little prince, "I'm looking for friends. What does tamed mean?"
"It's something that's been too far neglected. It means, 'to create ties'…"
"To create ties?"
"That's right," the fox said. "For me you're only a little boy just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you have no need of me, either. For you I'm only a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, we'll need each other."
Perhaps it was I who came here looking for friends and perhaps it was you who was tamed, or maybe it was a little bit of each, but either way I am grateful for what we've shared, Hiroshi. I do hope I can find a place back home to ease into as I have in your place for three years. Let's meet for the next big party in Toronto…but no weddings
susan ball

O ur new arrival came last Friday night, quickly and easily at home. She's called Iris Sylvie and weighed in at 7lb 15oz(3.6kg). We are are very happy and also extremely tired, as Iris gives every sign of being a nocturnal creature. Will send you all a picture once we can stay awake long enough to read the instructions for the digital camera!
Love Diane, Jim & Eva '88〜'90 uenoharaHS

歩いて２分のアダジッシモは、好きな着物を着ていける私の愛すべき空間である。しっとりとお酒をかたむけながら、店の雰囲気に酔ってみようかという思いを吹っ飛ばすような匂いがときおり漂う。それは醗酵の進んだ強烈な臭いだったりする。しかし臭いものほど美味しい、臭さは食の文化であるということを、このお店に、いやオーナーに教えられた。
特にチーズでは熟成したシャンベルタン、エポワスなどここまで臭いものは他で食べたことがない！トーストにマスタードを塗り、スライスしたグルエールをのせオーブンで焼いたものも匂いはかなりあるが、しかしめっぽう美味しい。臭いもの好きのオーナー自ら考案したメニューだけある。日本にもくさや、鮒ずし、納豆、ぬか味噌など醗酵による臭いのある食べ物はあるが、おかげで全部好物となった。臭いものにフタすることなく、全部歓迎したい。今度はどんな臭いものを教えてもらえるか楽しみ楽しみ‥
パック連（http://www.packren.org）
Seiko Hirai

Hanging with Hiroshi San
When I lived in Japan,Adagio's was a home away from home for me. Where else could I get both a Bailey's specialty coffee and a steaming plate of Fettucine Alfredo? The best part of the experience though,was hanging out with my host. Hiroshi San always had a warm welcome for me and I was guaranteed a laugh or two. From classical music to Sumo wrestling,the conversation were endless and entertaining. Now thousands of miles away from Otsuki,I need only think of my frequent visits to Adagios and the warmth fills me. Thanks Hiroshi San,you are one of those rare gifts life something unveils.
Tracey O'Reilly '90〜'91 tsuruHS