Another full day leaving the NYC at 8.45 by coach and going across Tokyo to Edogawa where we enjoyed walking round traditional gardens at Gyosen park. The mayor of Edogawa welcomed us at the city hall after lunch and then we spent a couple of hours at one of the main community learning centres in Edogawa. The students met their host families at the Green Palace Hotel and are now spending their first night with them.
Rebecca Banks with the Tomoko Mimura and her father after dinner out last night.
Students who hosted this summer were greeted by the Edogawa Youth Wings Programme leader, Mr Tajima, in the Funabori Community Centre
Eleanor Down and Rebecca Banks at Gyosen park
Group photo at Gyosen park
Sam and Rebecca gave the opening speeches at the Edogawa city office
Mayor Masami Tada with our gifts alongside Taylor, Weng, Sam and Rebecca
Joe Mulroy liked the blue Edogawa top (gift from the mayor)
Jake receives his present from Mayor Tada
At the Edogawa city office with mayor Tada and officials
Rebecca Banks with the five leaders her family have hosted since 20043. Jake receives his present from Mayor Tada
Weng with the mums and toddlers at the community learning centre
Sophie proved a natural with the under twos
View of the area of Edogawa where Kanto Daiichi Senior High School is located (this is where will be from tomorrow). Photo taken from the top of Funabori Tower
View of the area of Edogawa where Kanto Daiichi Senior High School is located (this is where will be from tomorrow). Photo taken from the top of Funabori Tower
Final group photo at the community learning centre 5.00pm Thursday 19th November
Autumn colours in Gyosen park
One for the family album
Ever-cheerful Jordan making friends with everyone he meet
