Activity Report

2018.06.14

My first summer in Japan

Kitaeva Kristina V.

Kazan Federal University


Preventive Medicine Program

Japan met me in the airplane window, showing the beautiful and majestic Fuji-san, the dazzling shining roofs of the houses and the water surface of the sea. The campus in which we lived was cozy and comfortable. On the first day after the visit and acquaintance with our leaders and curators, we decided to get acquainted with the nearest neighborhoods around our campus. It was very interesting to choose foods and try dishes that I had never eaten before. For example, sweets with beans, tempura and many other delicious dishes. Next few days we worked actively in the morning, and in the evenings we explored the center of Kanazawa. I really enjoyed walking in the narrow streets, which looked very original, accurate and clean. We visited local parks, the castle. On weekends, we decided to climb the top of the mountain nearest to our campus. As we walked up the mountain named Tomuroyama, we saw the bamboo forest. I've never seen bamboo in wildlife before, so I was delighted with its beauty. While we were climbing a mountain, we came across several temples located at different heights. It was very interesting. After we climbed to the top and descended back, we decided to reach the nearest onsen - Yuwakuarayamachi. We walked very long winding roads, running through hills, rivers, villages. These species I will remember for life, they are beautiful. In the end, we reached a small village, where onsen settled. For me it was very interesting. The people were very friendly and always help us to understand some confusing situation. We had a good rest in onsen. And then we were very happy that we could go back by bus (No 12). Finally, this trip I will remember for all my life. I think that the people of Japan are very happy, because they were lucky to be born among such beauty.


Happy moment after the long way (Yuwakuarayamachi onsen)


Golden ice cream


Near the Castle

 
Traditional tea

 
Higashi Chaya District


Somewhere in Kanazawa night 


Good morning, good plans

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