Departure from Hawaii, arrival in Japan, JET Program Tokyo Orientation, Shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station.

First images of Hikami, Kaibara Festival, O-Bon in Sasayama.

Hyogo Prefecture New ALT Orientation, Prefectural Institute for Educational Research and In-Service Training, Yashiro Town, Kato City

First trip to Kobe: Motomachi, Nankinmachi Chinatown, Meriken Park, Harborland.

The week before school started. Activities included: A baseball game, a festival, Open High School, and bowling.