Our group of 16 students and 3 staff are really enjoying this Japanese experience.  We have been very warmly welcomed by Myojo host families, students and staff.  Below are some shots from our adventure so far.  More will be posted later in our trip. Host  families are following us  here.

Shopping at Haneda Airport in Tokyo…

Greeted by host families at Myojo Gakuen.

First day in classes.

Welcome Assembly and in classes…

 Travelling to Shinjuku (the world’s busiest train station)… on the way to Hakone, on 8 Sept..   In Hakone we stayed at a ryokan and ate traditional meals, visited the Jinga Shrine, walked the ancient cedar forest road, experienced many different forms of transport, experienced the  steam and sulphur on volcanic Mt Hakone and visited the  wonderful Hakone Open Air  Museum.