Wisteria and Love-chan GET!

This past weekend we went to Kameido Shrine to view the blooming wisteria flowers. There were also a lot of food stands so we gravitated around them before deciding what to eat.

遠藤　えんどう　Endow　遠 = far, 藤= wisteria. Yay.

Afterward there was a CIEE cultural exchange / host family get together. I got to meet Elizabeth's family who were super cute and nice! There was also a nice park that we got to walk around.

Dinner! :D

Last night Britt's boyfriend came over and met the family! Okaa-san, of course, made a crazy huge meal.

The Master in action.

 The food!

 The couple! Britt and her super Asian pose.

Have a great time in Kyoto with your boyfriend and friends Britt!

Today (Fri) I leave for Osaka with Elizabeth and Anna. Before heading out, Elizabeth and I decided to be adventurous during our 1 period break between lunch and class. In 1 hour and 45 minutes we went to Ikebukuro to try and win an AI-CHAN / LOVE-CHAN PLUSHIE! Elizabeth saw this darling dangling when she went to Ikebukuro with her host sister yesterday.

  The victim. You have to try and knock the ring off. The ears are on the left side btw.

The catch!

Long story short - it was an adventure. Barely got the plush (had to ask a staff to make it easier) and barely got back to class on time. But SUCCESS! Thank you EDeng!!