Pacific Culture Club
I attended a field trip to a Shinto House of Practice in Jindaiji. Once there we participated in a traditional tea ceremony in a the Tea room. In addition to that we were taught acts of repect and and calligraphy. I was very fortunate and I was able to be traditionally dressed in a kimono. It was great experiencing traditional japan, away from the trendy materialistic driven society, and look at modesty and respect, two acts that are the way of life of the Shintos. After we left the Shinto house we took a bus to a traditional hot spring which was located in Ogikubo. The hot springs have minerals in them, and the water is almost comparable to a dark red color. You could choose different hot springs to go between. All different temperatures. They are located outside. you have to shower before you enter, and you go naked!! I am so lucky to be doing so much! Every weekend of September I am signed up to attend a trip through TUJ, so even more will be going on. Here are some pictures from yesterdays adventures.
posted by Stephy-ru @ Sunday, September 03, 2006
1 Comments:
Sounds like someone is having the time of their life, and it is wonderful to hear. That along with the amazing stories you have shared with me have left me feeling pretty jellous and angry to be stuck in Philadelphia with the angry gangsters. Love you boo. Miss you*
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