Wednesday, November 14, 2012

What I've learned about Japan

Since coming to Japan I have learned many things.  I wish to share a few with you...

1. Elevator doors WILL close on you. 
Decide quickly and make sure you in fully!

2.  Maybe is not a suggestion.
"Maybe you should use the other door." --apparently there is a teacher's entrance
"He offered you orange juice??" --I should have said yes the first time and you can bet I corrected myself real quick! "Umm, yes-I'd love some!"

3.  EVERYTHING can be settled with a janken match
4.
Every room has a slight step up/down, just large enough to thoroughly embarrass you as you proceed to the next room.

 5.
Japanese is tough so see-through bags are what I naturally gravitate to.  This day was sad realization that even clear bags can let you down.  What I thought was water chestnuts were some sour pearl onions.

6.

Students are allowed to do some crazy, crazy things between class.
 7.
Cool experiments.  Couldn't read the Japanese, but from the pictures I think they dissected the eye and used it to magnify the newspaper.
 8.
Students are given TONS of responsibility and they rise to the challenge.  (Cultural festival: each class of students conducted, piano-ed, and sang for their parents)
9.
When in doubt, throw up a peace sign

10.

Foreigners can get away with a lot.  and its deemed "cool"
<3 the photo bomber