The weather report agency declared the full bloom of Sakura in Kyoto. In order to take advantage of this best timing, we first visited Eikando-Zenrinji Temple from which we were headed to Naykuoji Shrine, the starting point of the Philosopher's Trail.
All the cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's trail were in full bloom, which led us to the
Ginkakuji, The Silver Pavilion. from which all the city from the east end was visible.
After lunch, everyone enjoyed the shopping at Kyoto Handicraft Center before the final stop at Sanjusangen-do where 1221 statues of Buddha of Mercy (Kannon) greeted everyone.
At night in Gion, we had a chance of tasting some Japanese Traditional Performance including Tea, Gagaku, Kyogen, Bunraku, and so on.
Another perfect day!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
The Golden Pavilion and the Rock Garden rock us!
Much warmer day let us visit the Golden Pavilion and the Rock Garden before lunch at Ritsumeikan University where the 2014-2015 Entrance Ceremony was held.
So many freshmen walk around campus to show their energy and hope.
Near the University is the Hirano Shrine where the Sakura viewing festival was going on with lots of tourists.
After walking through the Kitano Tenmangu Shrinem we got to the Nishijin Textile Center where we can enjoy the Kimono show and some authentic shopping!
The group dinner was at the local tavern where GTS invited several local friend teachers!
It was the perfect day!
So many freshmen walk around campus to show their energy and hope.
Near the University is the Hirano Shrine where the Sakura viewing festival was going on with lots of tourists.
After walking through the Kitano Tenmangu Shrinem we got to the Nishijin Textile Center where we can enjoy the Kimono show and some authentic shopping!
The group dinner was at the local tavern where GTS invited several local friend teachers!
It was the perfect day!
Monday, March 31, 2014
First full day under the sunshine and the full bloom!
Rain has gone and the sunshine led us from Nijo Station to Daigo-ji Sanpoin Temple where Toyotomi Hideyoshi's original cherry blossoms were in full bloom.
After the lunch break we were headed to Nanzen-ji temple near the Incline Plane which was used for bringing water from Lake Biwa to the Kyoto Canal years ago.
Students has a chance to see GTS' mother on the way from Nanzen-ji temple to Heian Jingu Shrine having the largest garden in Kyoto..
While enjoying full bloomed cherry along the river, the subway took us to our final stops of Nijo Castle and Shinsenen Shrine.
We walked good 6-7 miles today rather enjoyably.
After the lunch break we were headed to Nanzen-ji temple near the Incline Plane which was used for bringing water from Lake Biwa to the Kyoto Canal years ago.
Students has a chance to see GTS' mother on the way from Nanzen-ji temple to Heian Jingu Shrine having the largest garden in Kyoto..
While enjoying full bloomed cherry along the river, the subway took us to our final stops of Nijo Castle and Shinsenen Shrine.
We walked good 6-7 miles today rather enjoyably.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Field Trip to Kyoto has begun!
GTS arrived in Kyoto with 8 students safely in slight rain. The trip this year required over night stay in Narita, which gave students some opportunities to see around Tokyo from the train from Narita to Haneda, Tokyo International Airport.
As soon as getting to the hotel, we visited Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park.
Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto has just begun blooming beautifully!
The trip continues!
As soon as getting to the hotel, we visited Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park.
Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto has just begun blooming beautifully!
The trip continues!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Now flying to Japan with 8 students!
Spring Kyoto Trip is about to begin with 8 participants!
Cherry Blossoms seem to be waiting for us.
We will stay over night in Narita and travel
into Osaka on Sunday!
Cherry Blossoms seem to be waiting for us.
We will stay over night in Narita and travel
into Osaka on Sunday!
Friday, February 14, 2014
First test shapes up classes!
The first chapter test has done for each class and now the active number of students are getting clearer.
Japanese 1101 (The First Semester) class has 44 students who are equally distributed into two classes.
Japanese 1102 (The Second Semester) class is surprisingly continuing with 23 students, which is quite impressive.
Japanese 2201 (The Third Semester) class is a special class with two students.
Japanese 2202 (The Fourth Semester) class has 13 students which is more than enough good students!
Spring Trip to Kyoto, Japan has 8 students, and ready to go to Japan at the end of March for 10 days.
More surprisingly, Summer Study Abroad Program this year is quickly filling up all slots and as of now 13 students are for sure going to Japan with GTS this summer, Amazing.
GTS is now experiencing one of the greatest semesters!
March Dinner will be 3/7/2014!
Japanese 1101 (The First Semester) class has 44 students who are equally distributed into two classes.
Japanese 1102 (The Second Semester) class is surprisingly continuing with 23 students, which is quite impressive.
Japanese 2201 (The Third Semester) class is a special class with two students.
Japanese 2202 (The Fourth Semester) class has 13 students which is more than enough good students!
Spring Trip to Kyoto, Japan has 8 students, and ready to go to Japan at the end of March for 10 days.
More surprisingly, Summer Study Abroad Program this year is quickly filling up all slots and as of now 13 students are for sure going to Japan with GTS this summer, Amazing.
GTS is now experiencing one of the greatest semesters!
March Dinner will be 3/7/2014!
Sunday, February 2, 2014
February begins with professional development workshops for Japanese teachers!
February begins with professional development workshops organized by GTS and the consulate general of Japan at Chicago.
The guest facilitator was Yo Azama who won the foreign language Teacher of the Year of 2012.
Over 50 teachers from IL, IA, IN, WI, MN gathered and learned and discussed common issues on Japanese language teaching.
2/7 Friday will be the first day of the GTS/JCC dinner of the year 2014 which will celebrate the birthday of GTS!
Spring trip has 8 participants traveling together to Japan with GTS and so far summer study abroad has 7 official registrants already and will grow over a dozen members soon.
Very chilly cold but the great winter so far!
The guest facilitator was Yo Azama who won the foreign language Teacher of the Year of 2012.
Over 50 teachers from IL, IA, IN, WI, MN gathered and learned and discussed common issues on Japanese language teaching.
2/7 Friday will be the first day of the GTS/JCC dinner of the year 2014 which will celebrate the birthday of GTS!
Spring trip has 8 participants traveling together to Japan with GTS and so far summer study abroad has 7 official registrants already and will grow over a dozen members soon.
Very chilly cold but the great winter so far!
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