こにちは！
So I have finally arrived in Japan after literally an entire day of flight. I left Alaska Monday night and arrived Wednesday night! When I exited the plane the very first thing I noticed was the humidity of the air! I cannot imagine how it will be when it begins to get cold!
My Japanese friend Asuka's Mom met a sleepy/confused me atthe airport and we traveled by bus to their beautiful condo. Asuka arrived shortly after from her part time job and we had a delicious Japanese dinner of rice, chicken, sushi, and sashimi (raw fish).
The next day Asuka took me around her town Urayasu. She took me on the trains where she tought me how to ride them...it is a very high tech process! You simply tap a card over a sensor (there are no blockades to get to the trains...its all honor system as far as I know) and hand out on a platform where your train will literally come just as you get up there.
We took the train one stop to this amazing mall close to Tokyo Disneyland (which we will visit tomorrow!) and shopped in the shops and had a ramen lunch. Next, we visited an aquarium that not only had fish, but sharks, penguins, and puffins! It was very classy...they even had people waiting at the bottom of escalators to welcome you!
After the aquarium, Asuka took me to a Karaoke place where I relearned what an aweful singer I am...But Asuka could seriously be a singer! It was cool because they had an English music section where I sang songs like "Hotel California" (for you, Megan!) and various Beatles songs. I am suprised these places have not caught on in America!
We then went to an arcade where I failed at various Japanese games...it was kind of sad. Asuka and I did get "print club" photos that turned out very nice! These machines are so advanced I bet you could get a decent senior photo out of it!
As it was about 6:00 when we were done here, we headed home for another delicious dinner. I have never tasted such delicious food in my life!
So far, my Japanese has been terrible-everyone speaks so quickly and I have trouble following along. If I was not with Asuka, I would be having some serious trouble! Hopefully soon I will be able to understand/speak better soon...
On Sunday I begin Orientation for my program and next Wednesday I meet my host family. Everyone is so nice in Japan, I don't think I will have any problems. Wish me luck!!!!
I hope everyone is doing well!
Pictures: 1.Me next to a water fountain near the aquarium
2. Asuka with a plastic fish at the aquarium
3. Me and a stuffed penguin at the gift shop
5 comments:
Nice Blog :)
Don't worry Maddy, I'm sure your singing was wonderful.
Maddy! I loved reading that... it was so exciting! It sounds like you're going to have a really fun time... I'm in school right now, and that sushi/rice/chicken combo sounds really good right now. Keep taking lots of pictures and post them! Update a lot!
Maddy, Maddy, Maddy!
It sounds like you're having an awesome time! I wish I was there too T-T
Was that penguin for sale?
I'm glad that you got to hang out with Asuka again. she seems like she's doing well :3
I'm really excited that I get to hear all about your Japan adventures!
Maddy! Ganbatte ne! You should put the captions of your pictures directly under the pictures :)
Keep it up!!
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