Trip to Japan:
My Trip to Japan:
a 3 week never-to-be-forgotten adventure...
by Helen DeWitt
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I spent 18 days in Japan as a guest of the Japanese Government thanks to the Fullbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. Part of the time, I was in Tokyo attending seminars about Japan's educational system and its culture. Part of the time, I was in Utsunomiya City where I visited a variety of schools and experienced Japanese hospitality first hand. While in Japan, I was able to learn a great deal about the Japanese educational system and about some of Japan's culture and traditions. I was able to experience the warmth and genuine friendliness of the people who live across the ocean from me. I want to share a few of my experiences with you.....
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[Map Info] |
[ New Otani Hotel]
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for FMF teachers [Tokyo] |
[ the Koto and the Shakuhachi] |
at Jiyu Gakuen School |
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[nearJiyu GakuenSchool] |
Sightseeing near Nikko: |
[ Utsunomiya City Hall] |
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[ Utsunomiya City] |
for FMF teachers [ Utsunomiya City] |
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Utsunomiya City Toyosato-Chuo Elementary School : Welcome Ceremony Typical Day Calligraphy Class |
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Utsunomiya City Toyosato Junior High School: |
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Tochigi Prefectural Utsunomiya Kita High School : |
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Stay with: |
[Japanese Inn]
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Back to Tokyo: |
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Slippers Tea Ceremony Japanese Money Japanese Food: Snacks Box Lunch Lunch at Hotel Special Days for Kids: Children's Day Shichi-go-san Day |
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Let's Review Japan.. 1. Let's take DeWitt's 25 Scavenger Hunt questions about Japan 1a. Answers to Scavenger Hunt questions 2. You can make a puzzle about Japan with Puzzlemaker |
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Other Internet Links and Resource Books for Additional Information about Japan |
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