Wednesday

We had a full day at Fuji Gakuen School and they pulled out all the stops. We started by watching a professional Noh theatre actress perform for us. 

This was followed by a welcome party where the Japanese students sang and their orchestra played for us. We performed in return. 

Then we got a taste of a calligraphy class and were taught how to use all the equipment. We learned how to write the hiragana and kanji for Fuji San (Mt Fuji). 

We cooked our own lunch in a Japanese home economics class. 

In the afternoon we were treated to a kendo and judo display. One of the judo students is the all Japan champion for her age. 

Finally, our last class of the day was origami. 

We had a superb day at school but it wasn't over yet. 

Next we trekked up to the pagoda for one of the famous views of Fuji. 

More later! Another busy day calls. 

The kids were not pleased with the 536 steps up to the pagoda but it was worth it, even though Fuji San was hiding behind clouds. 

We then went to a tea shop ... Roasted tea flavour ice cream. Yum! 

We finished the day with a trip to the 100 yen shop. It was exciting stuff overload!!!! 

We wished it would fit in our luggage.