July 29, 2009
Japan Experience! 2009 - Day 3 - Cooking & Asakusa
The schedule for Day 3, Tuesday July 28, included a Japanese lesson in the morning, cooking class, and an excursion to the historical district of Asakusa.
Tuesday��s Japanese lesson, led by Nakao Sensei was the first of the program. Greetings and a thorough self introduction were the topics of the day. Everyone did great during their trial run at the end.
The cooking lesson was held by Kadowaki Sensei, Masuda Sensei, and Kohara Sensei. They had prepared a delicious menu for the students including sushi pockets, egg wrapped rice balls, miso soup, marinated yellowtail, and dango for dessert. Everyone had a lot of fun trying their hand at Japanese cooking and the food turned out great!
After lunch and a short break, it was off to the famous Asakusa district. Asakusa is known for its huge Buddhist temple, Sens���-ji. An enormous cauldron of incense burns at the base of the temple leading up to the entrance. Visitors can waft the smoke towards their heads to wish for wisdom, before heading inside the temple for a short prayer coupled with a small donation. There is also a long row of small specialty shops leading up to the temple. It is the perfect place to find interesting presents and souvenirs to bring home.
The whole group in Asakusa, underneath the famous Hozomon Lantern.
The Asakusa English Tourist Map
Chelsea, Eliza, M'Lissa, Jessica, and Sara enjoying the fruits of their Japanese cooking class.
The JE group together with Seiritsu's three amazing cooking teachers.
Nakao Sensei with the students after our first Japanese lesson. Nakao Sensei taught a typical Japanese greeting.
Sophia, Vivian, Deanna, and Vincent with their marinaded yellowtail, ready to dive into the cooking class.