Japan Foundation Excursion

On Monday 22nd of May students of the Year 11 Japanese Beginners course took a trip to the city to the Japan Foundation. After a quick breakfast we made our way through an elevator to the Foundation. We met Akahane sensei and learnt a new side of Japanese culture. We learnt how to put on a Yukata (a Summer Kimono) and the  festivals of Japan. We also learnt many different games that are played at such festivals. They included picking up as many balls with a paddle, using a hook to pick up a ball, ring throwing, getting the ball in a box and also taking your fortune, known as Omikuji. There are several types of fortunes from No Luck to Huge Fortune and if you do not desire to take your fortune then you could simply leave it.

After learning the festive culture of Japan, we ended up leaving for lunch where we went to Ippudo, a Japanese noodle restaurant and everyone had ramen. Mine was very hot but very delicious. After lunch, we explored the city a bit with the time we had and we went to Kinokunya, a Japanese bookshop where we had the opportunity to buy some books and resources. After the book store we walked back to the train station and headed back to Marayong.

It was a fantastic day!

Zac Edwards - Year 11