Japan Study Abroad Program | Day 2 | May 11

Ohayo, Konnichiwa, Konbanwa (depends on when you are reading this)!  

Our second day started off with a meeting with the Mayor of Kitakyushu, Mr. Kitahashi, and Deputy Mayor, Mr. Umemoto, and International Policy Department staff. It was amazing; and we discussed the activities we plan on doing, including why we joined this program and future goals. We exchanged gifts, and we may be in the local news. We are so thankful for the great welcome by the city staff. 

Next, we went to the University of Kitakyushu (UKK) Kitakata Campus, and met the University President, Dr. Matsuo and Vice President, Dr. Ninomiya. We were guests at a green tea ceremony (a first for most of us) in the class where international students at UKK attend to learn Japanese culture. We enjoyed meeting with students from various countries and learning about tea ceremony manners. We would like to thank Ms. Katsura who is the manager of the International Exchange Office at UKK for organizing all of these meetings and events. 

Today was a great day, and filled with meeting new people and discovering new experiences.  We all look forward to what is in store for us tomorrow and for the rest of the trip.   Matane!

With the Mayor Kitahashi & Deputy Mayor Umemoto

Here we are at UKK!

Blake and Vice President Professor Ninomiya

Jason just enjoyed his first green tea!

With all international students in the culture class

Vocabulary:
Ohayo - Good Morning
Konnichiwa - Good Afternoon
Konbanwa - Good Evening
Matane - See You Later

By Blake, Jason & Jonathan

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 11, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    Well Done! Thank you for representing Tacoma and TCC so well. I am very happy that you had this opportunity and judging by the pictures it looks like you had an awesome time. Thanks for blogging - looking forward to more adventures in the coming days!

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  2. Tod TreatMay 11, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    Oyaho Gazaimas - please keep the pics coming and enjoy Japan!

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  3. UnknownMay 12, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    What a wonderful adventure. Japan presents such a ripe opportunity to reflect on our own cultural and personal values—especially in learning.

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