This was the first day when all of us were
unshackled by the bounds of academics and responsibilities, and could finally
forge our own path to explore Tokyo and take advantage of the historical and
cultural sights and sounds that many of us were looking forward to since our
arrival. For some, it was an opportunity to revisit destinations we had already
seen, as the Ginza district abounds with historical landmarks and great
shopping. For others (such as myself) it was an opportunity to realize a
childhood dream and visit the Pokemon center nestled deep in the Ikebukuro
neighborhood. Our day concluded with the group visiting the famed Shibuya
crossing, just a hop skip and a jump from our hotel in Shinjukyu. Despite the
carefree nature of our day, there were still many lessons that learned. Whether
it was finding out how to navigate around a new neighborhood, discovering the
history behind the Chrysanthemum seal for the Japanese Imperial family, or how
to order Udon noodles on a touchscreen, all of us teachers in training showed
that we are still very much students in our own regard. Soon, our time in Tokyo
together will conclude, and we will all scatter to the wind like so many cherry
blossoms, but the experiences we all shared in this crazy, yet hyper-efficient
city will always live on in our blog.
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