Japan Adventure- Day 1

The Best Parts of a 14 Hour Flight

*Great bonding time with teammates!
*They served Japanese Food.
*Great reading/movie watching time
*Sleeping helps make the time change a little easier
*Nothing like celebrating a birthday the moment you cross the International Dateline!

Best Learning Experiences

*Visited a local shrine to learn about some of the Japanese beliefs.
*While at the shrine we got to see 2 brides and a wedding procession.
*Sitting in a Tea Ceremony celebrating our welcome to Japan.
*Learned the 4 ideas of being the 'perfect' guest, Harmony, Tranquility, Purity, Respect.
*Took a boat ride with the Tokyo skyline in view.
*Got to see the 3rd Statue of Liberty in the World.
*Our tour guide is wonderful! She's continuously teaching us more of the language.
*Experiencing the hospitality of the culture.

New Foods We've Tried

*Jellyfish
*Scallops
*Tempura Eggplant and Pumpkin
*Powdered Green Tea
*Walnut-Sesame Ice Cream
*Grape Fanta (They're famous for it!)


~Bethany