EIL Intercultural Learning

Thanks to my friends at Google Maps, few words are needed to explain just how fantastic the location of my school in Tokyo was.

My School in Tokyo

Now that I've been home for a week, slept for most of it, and sorted out the inevitable bits and pieces that occur when one is away, I'm ready to start writing about my experiences in Tokyo for the past five weeks (knowing me I'll forget them if I don't!). Taking inspiration from Aran's blog (which I strongly suggest you check out if you haven't already) I'm going to take a stab at writing a bit about Japanese culture, though I have a suspicion my efforts will pale in comparison.

Traditional Japanese Meal

Not-so traditional drinks in a traditional-style Japanese pub

Hundreds of tiny Buddah statues outside the temple near my school

The street leading up to the Kanarimon Gate

The famous Kaminari-mon Gate

The inside of a rater bizzare shopping center that was designed to look like an Italian villa!