Monday, May 13, 2013

Off to Japan!


            

      Tomorrow I’m leaving for a 10-day trip to Japan! The trip is sponsored by JENESYS 2.0. It is supposed to “promote international understanding on the nation’s potential strength, allure, and values.” The trip will foster relationships between countries and a better understanding of the culture. It is a highly structured trip (sorry friends in Japan, I won’t have free time to visit!). Most of the trip takes place in Tokyo while the other part of the trip takes places in Chiba. Here’s what the itinerary looks like:

Tuesday 5/14:
Leave for Japan!

Wednesday 5/15:
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan
Go to our hotel, have a quick meeting

Thursday 5/16:
Orientation at Japan Foundation Tokyo
Tokyo Study Tour
Tokyo National Museum
Kappabashi Dogu Street
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise Arcade

Friday 5/17:
            Check out of Hotel
            Visit Waseda University
            Visit Kikkoman Corporation, Noda Factory
            Stay at Candeo Hotel in Chiba, Japan

Saturday 5/18:
            Visit National Museum of Japanese History
            Walking tour of Sawara City

Sunday 5/19:
            Attend international festa Chiba

Monday 5/20:
            Visit Chiba University

Tuesday 5/21:
            Visit Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex
            Visit Chiba Prefecture Government Office
            Head back to Tokyo
            Stay at Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Wednesday 5/22:
            Tokyo Study Tour
            Lecture/Demonstration for Classical Japanese Dance
            Suntory Museum of Art
            Akihabara
            Kabukiza Gallery

Thursday 5/23:
            Meiji Shrine
            Harajuku
            Imperial Palace
            Visit Mitsubishi Corporation

Friday 5/24:
            10:45am Leave Airport
            8:20am Arrive home


All in all, I think this trip will be a great introduction to Japanese culture. It looks like I will be very busy. I’m excited to eat the food and see the sights. I better start practicing my Japanese!


Oyasumi nasai!
Stephanie

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