October 22, 2012
Chase's October web post
I have been in Japan for around 3 weeks now and I am greatly enjoying my time here.
Since I arrived I have done many things, such as eating new food, traveling in Tokyo, and experiencing many aspects of Japan's culture. One of my new favorite things to eat here is called nashi, which is similar to an Asian pear but they are much larger than the ones in Canada. [Peter - Nashi actually ARE asian pears, but, like much fruit in Japan, they are considerably bigger and more expensive than their foreign counterparts. Nashi are very seasonal and the fruit is actually a kigo (seasonal word) used in Autumnal haiku!]
Jesse, Chase and Annariina at Tokyo Skytree's observation center during a school excursion.
For traveling I have been to a variety of places; one of the most interesting places so far has been Akihabara. I went there the other week with the other two international students, Jesse and Annariina. While we were there we looked at many shops, and ended up spending over an hour playing games in one of the numerous arcades.
As for a cultural experience I have also gone to the funeral, that of my host family's grandmother, which was a very interesting and somber experience. Overall my current experience here is filled with many great things and I am hoping that there will be even more adventures for me to take part in.