Thisi is a quick pick to show you I really did visit the 100 yen store LOL. This was in a very busy part of town on a side street. The streets here are amazing! Not only is it UNBELIEVABLY clean...there is NO trash guys...but it is quiet. There are few honking horns or sirens but thousands of cars and people walking around. Something else fairly unique is that the Japanese do no walk around with drinks and food in their hands, which I assume is why there is no garbage. The vending machines all have garbage cans right next to them and I've watched people make a purchase, drink it, and then immediately throw the can out. Great system and boy does it make a difference.
And finally...here is the subway. A group of ladies and I braved the subway last night. I am a very directionally challenged person and got extremely lost in the subways of NYC. When I looked at the map for Tokyo, it is HUGE! However, it was a million times easier to follow the signs! We had no problem and went a few places that even required us to switch trains. If you need help, everyone is willing to help. One group of ladies I talked to who got lost, asked for help, the person actually stopped what they were doing and escorted them to the correct train. Everyone we have met has been so polite and eager to help. Again, it's hard to see here, but with the thousands of people in this one small hall, it's emaculately clean and quiet. I have really enjoyed seeing the city so far!
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Hey Ms. Mitchell, I think its great that everyone wants to help!!!
Also, what did you get at the 100 yen store??
P.S. Is that like a dollar store for them?
Gianna:o)
I also have another question. Do the japanese schools have strict dress code?
GIANNA:)
hey Gianna! I can't tell you what I got at the 100 yen store hehe...those are the prizes for the people who have been doing the scavenger hunt...by the way...where have you been??? There are 5 questions so far...go back and answer some of them for some chances to win!
Yes...the 100 yen store is just like our dollar stores except they have Japanese stuff. Some neat candy and goodies for sure...it was 5 stories tall!
The Japanese dress codes from what I have seen so far are very strict. Though I did see one group on a field trip the other day and everyone was dressed different. Next week I will see first hand because we will go to an elementary, a middle, and a high school.
Go answer some questions!
:))
Ms. Mitchell
wowwwwwwwww ms mitchell 5 stories you must have been there for hours and hours.so, our prizes seem very,very,very interesting. one question if me and ashley(for example)are in the drawing to win something but we don't win,will we still get something from over there for trying? from your friend and student ariana. i still miss you and so does the class. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmm...not sure who posted the last comment but be sure everyone will have a small goody! By the way...I have not heard from Ashley! Bug her to come on and check it out!!!!!
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