Monthly Archives: February 2018

Japan 2018: February 16- Last Day of School Visits

Today was a big day with many opportunities for a fun time in classes. Dissecting a squid in junior high school? Check. Basketball tournament in a lower school? Check. Walking on stilts? Check. Signing Autographs? Check. Calligraphy? Check. A great … Continue reading

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Japan 2018: February 15, 2018- School Visits

Another great day! Many groups spent time at elementary schools today with lots of cuteness. And there is nothing like an 8th grader feeling like a rock star in front of a bunch of first graders!    

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Japan 2018 Tokyo Day 4: School Visits in Small Groups

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 … Continue reading

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A Great First Day of School Visits 2018!

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Tokyo Day #3: Opening Ceremonies and Visit to the Mayor 2018

The Junior High School did an amazing job of welcoming us! From the moment we entered the gym, we knew we were in for a treat.       Our students performed well. Then there were various activities at the … Continue reading

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Day #2 Tokyo: National Holiday

Seven Hills Students spent the day with their homestay families, visiting relatives, meeting up at DisneySea or taking in the local sites. The teachers had a day to explore, and had all sorts of adventures. Mr. Roquet found the bookstore … Continue reading

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Day #1 Tokyo (February 11, 2018)

We arrived to Narita Airport on Saturday afternoon in time for dinner, a group meeting at the hotel and SLEEP! Sunday was a Tokyo Tour Day. We saw Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Harajuku for lunch and shopping and the Kita City … Continue reading

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Japan 2018: And we are off…

43 8th Graders and five Seven Hills educators are ready to take off on our adventure to Japan! Check back here for a daily update to follow our excursions and school visits in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Arrigato.

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