Tuesday

Today was our first visit to a Japanese school. From taking our shoes off on arrival this was an eye-opening experience for our kids. 

We spent time in 2 lessons and had a tour of the school. Standing up when each teacher entered the classroom was a novel experience. 

The gymnasium solely for kendo and judo was much admired! 

After a typical school lunch that the students had to serve themselves and clean up after we visited a 400 year old home. It was stunning. 

We finished the afternoon in pedal boats and feeding the fish and swans on lake Yamanakako.