There is only one week of classes left, and after that the students are off on their summer vacation until September. This means I have five days of classes to go. Only five opportunities left to experience teaching in Japan.
The students don't know that I'm leaving, and I've been given instructions to keep it that way. There are to be no long goodbyes, no fond farewells. I won't even get any cake. Instead, I am to be quietly whisked away during the break, never to be heard of again. It's a little saddening, but my supervisors inform me that it's for the best. I may be the last red-head those kids ever see.
After the 16th my days will be free for exploring and optional pillaging. I may have to visit the office on occasion, but essentially I'm going to have three weeks of nothing to do but play. What to do??? So many places to go and things to see. I'd like to visit a museum, see some art. I'd go to a play, but I wouldn't understand what was being spoken. I may try a movie -- renting one, that is; theaters are too expensive here. Which makes me wonder, I haven't seen any popcorn the entire time I've been here. Maybe instead of serving popcorn at theaters, the Japanese sell sushi.
Come August 5th, I'll be touring and shopping around with some friends flying in from Utah and various parts of Japan. The plan is to visit the Kyoto area and see what's up for grabs there. If anyone knows of some great hotspots in Kyoto, send me a line; we're taking suggestions.
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