From Nathan's Journal in Japan

Konichiwa to everyone on the Big Island!! Okay so one week has already passed sinced we have been here in Japan. We are having a blast and loving the city life. The students as well as our host family and everyone else are very hospitable. The three things I love about Japan are the people, food, and shopping. Some things here are ridiculously over-priced, however. So far on the trip it has been nothing but school and spending time with our host family. But we did go on a bus tour around Tokyo. We went to a placed called Tokyo Tower. It's a structure that stands 333 meters above the ground. Next, we went to a traditional tea ceremony. After the ceremony we were able to go on a walk through what I call "the Zen garden". After that we went to the main gate of the Emperors Palace, although you can't see the actual palace because it is covered with many trees for security purposes. After that we had lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel. The hotel is mainly for rich people and booked for many weddings. The restaurant that we ate at cooked the food right in front of us. The stove top was made of lava rocks from the famous Mt. Fuji here in Japan. Food was oishi (delicious). Our last stop on the tour was at a temple called Asaksan. We got off the bus at the main gate and for ten minutes to the temple. Along the walk way to the temple there are many vendors selling their merchandise. Then to top the day off we went on a boat ride. The boat ride was so relaxing that I felt as if I were in a dreamland. lol. Overall we all are loving Japan so much! See you guys soon.