Itabashi Welcome
We have arrived in our host city of Itabashi. Our reception was incredible. We walked to the city hall for our "courtesy visit" with the Mayor of Itabashi, Teruo Ishizuka. When we arrived, the city staff was on the sidewalk and all inside the building, all lined up and applauding for us as we entered. It was overwhelming!
We visited with the mayor and city officials for about an hour, with a chance to ask questions. Then, at the conclusion of the meeting, we were all suprised to receive a personal gift from the mayor. He presented us with calligraphy, which I believe he made himself. It was gift-wrapped with our named written on the front, also in calligraphy. What an incredible honor!
In 20 minutes, we will leave four our welcome reception. We will meet our host families there. I guess this is the part of the trip where we start feeling like celebrities. What an amazing welcome.
We visited with the mayor and city officials for about an hour, with a chance to ask questions. Then, at the conclusion of the meeting, we were all suprised to receive a personal gift from the mayor. He presented us with calligraphy, which I believe he made himself. It was gift-wrapped with our named written on the front, also in calligraphy. What an incredible honor!
In 20 minutes, we will leave four our welcome reception. We will meet our host families there. I guess this is the part of the trip where we start feeling like celebrities. What an amazing welcome.
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