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it's gonna rain!

I just had my homestay and for me it is truly one of the most unforgettable experiences here in Japan. My host family was so nice to me and even toured me around Tokyo. They took me to the places that I want to go most!! I was so flattered that they went to all the troubles of welcoming me, it was so heartwarming. We went to Kamakura, wherein we visited a shrine which I forget what the name is (waaa...I still have troubles with Japanese names!) and of course, to see the famous Daibutsu. What is Daibutsu? It is the buddha of Kamakura. Yup, the very same Buddha that was included in the TV video of 'It's gonna rain' in Rurouni Kenshin. It was so thrilling to see it. Then, on Sunday we went to Asakusa, which is truly the place I wanna see!! We went to Sensouji Temple, a very famous one, and also saw the markets that aline the Asakusa gates - I will definitely return to Asakusa one of these days! I love it! I was speaking of Okonomiyaki in my last entry..my wish was granted! We had Okonomiyaki for lunch!!! Yokatta!!! Mm...truly one of my favorite Japanese dishes. Oh for dinner we had curry rice and sashimi, beat that? My host mom was truly nice, I really like her. I also have 2 host siblings, who were both very young. My host brother is Shun, who is 3 years old, and my host sister is Kokoro, who is 1 year old. They have the cutest names don't they? Anyway, it was really fun, especially with Shun who just can't stop calling 'Oneechan!!Oneechan!!', he was so cute. He cried when I went away. I am really planning to give something back to my host family one of these days, just let this week past. This week is a horrible one. So back to my story, sorry got carried away with insignificant stuff. I went to Tokyo Tower!!!! Whoooooo!!! The place to be! I also got the chance to have a picture together with a giant Pikachu monument, it was so cute. Tokyo Tower was really nice and the entrance fee was really expensive, but my host mom paid it. It was so nice to see Tokyo 200 meters above ground. After, we rode a rather unique looking bicycle, which I think most Japanese haven't seen one because we kept on getting weird looks and 'Nani?' looks. I cannot even describe it because that was the first time I ever saw one! It was a plastic covered carrier which has basically bicycle maneuver stuff and waa..I give up, I cannot describe but truly it very unique.
Last night, we just did the craziest stint! We went out to Karaoke near Ontakesan until 3am (dig this: I have first period which starts at 9am, and a Kanji and grammar quiz the next morning). So anyway, we just sang our hearts out, I even got to do Barbie Girl with Luke. It was hilarious! But hey, I aced the quiz!! Thank God!! I am so happy, I just got back my lesson drills, it's A!!! Yokatta! I thought it would be low.^_~
I will have my midterms this friday which consists of grammar, vocabs, reading, KANJI, conversation and writing drills. Kowaisouna tesuto desu ne..hehe..really, it is frightening to foresee what will happen. Waaa..I need to study, anyway, got to go, have an essay to finish.

posted by momohachi @ 23:25