Today, each group visited a different school, two groups to Junior High Schools and two groups to Elementary schools. Music, English, PE, Art, Technology, Judo, Koto training were just some of the options on the various itineraries.

There was also Ikibane: flower arranging.

and some jump rope (just like Jump Rope for Heart Back home!

It was a full and fun day, with teachers checking in at the beginning and end of day back at the Kita City Offices.

Some of the students were part of chorus practice. They are getting ready for graduation in March.

In the evening, the teachers had dinner with the officials from the Board of Education. We reflected on the evolution of our program with the move to February and the growth in the number of students attending. Another wonderful day of connections in the books.