We arrived at Egami school and were greeted by 2 Japanese classes.
The students were as excited to spend the day with us as we were with them. After a short introduction the kids were split off into groups.
2 Japanese kids for each American student. These 2 boys joined with Noah and I managed to snap 1 photo.
By the time we arrived at the fields to plant the rice Noah was with 2 little Japanese girls. They were great at showing us what to do. Planting rice is hard work. It must be done right to produce good rice.. The first thing they showed us was how to remove our foot prints from the mud. You have to swish the mud around to make sure its smooth on the bottom.
The Japanese students have planted rice before. They planted this same field last year. The owner of the field was very welcoming and seemed very happy that our kids where there to help. Noah had to count out 5 blades and plant them in the marked spots.
His 2 helpers were very patient and waited for him to finish before moving back to start a new row.
The goal was the plant straight back. I think they all did a great job for their first time.
They all loved taking pictures.
This was the field owner. He was giving the kids direction and encouraging them.
They were just about done planting half of the field..
Other field owners stopped by to watch our kids. This little lady just smiled the entire time.
Once the kids were done they were covered in mud.
We thanked the field owner and headed back to the school.
At Egami school they had people set up to help the kids get most of the mud washed off. The students sensei walked us to the pool area to finish cleaning up and change.
We noticed a chicken coop at the school. I think all schools should have something like this! I found out later there are also bunnies in there.
Once we were cleaned up, it was time to say goodbye.
Noah and his 2 buddies. Japanese kids love the peace sign.
They followed us all the way out of the school.
For lunch we headed over the Saikai park. Parks in Japan are amazing! They are kept very clean, and welcoming.
Noah and I ate bento style American Lunch.
Then the kids were off the explore the park. This summer the kids and I plan to spend a lot of time finding and exploring new parks.
Heading down to the zip line. The kids had races on the zip line before we headed back to the school. We have been fortunate while living here to go on many different field trips. This by far was one of our favorites..
We arrived at Egami school and were greeted by 2 Japanese classes.
The students were as excited to spend the day with us as we were with them. After a short introduction the kids were split off into groups.
2 Japanese kids for each American student. These 2 boys joined with Noah and I managed to snap 1 photo.
By the time we arrived at the fields to plant the rice Noah was with 2 little Japanese girls. They were great at showing us what to do. Planting rice is hard work. It must be done right to produce good rice.. The first thing they showed us was how to remove our foot prints from the mud. You have to swish the mud around to make sure its smooth on the bottom.
The Japanese students have planted rice before. They planted this same field last year. The owner of the field was very welcoming and seemed very happy that our kids where there to help. Noah had to count out 5 blades and plant them in the marked spots.
His 2 helpers were very patient and waited for him to finish before moving back to start a new row.
The goal was the plant straight back. I think they all did a great job for their first time.
They all loved taking pictures. 
This was the field owner. He was giving the kids direction and encouraging them.
They were just about done planting half of the field..
Other field owners stopped by to watch our kids. This little lady just smiled the entire time.
Once the kids were done they were covered in mud. 
We thanked the field owner and headed back to the school.
At Egami school they had people set up to help the kids get most of the mud washed off. The students sensei walked us to the pool area to finish cleaning up and change.
We noticed a chicken coop at the school. I think all schools should have something like this! I found out later there are also bunnies in there.
Once we were cleaned up, it was time to say goodbye. 
Noah and his 2 buddies. Japanese kids love the peace sign. 
They followed us all the way out of the school.
For lunch we headed over the Saikai park. Parks in Japan are amazing! They are kept very clean, and welcoming. 
Noah and I ate bento style American Lunch.
Then the kids were off the explore the park. This summer the kids and I plan to spend a lot of time finding and exploring new parks. 
Heading down to the zip line. The kids had races on the zip line before we headed back to the school. We have been fortunate while living here to go on many different field trips. This by far was one of our favorites.. 
3 comments:
Amazing! Such great pictures!
That seems like the best field trip ever. I loved the photo essay. I've never seen rice planted. How amazing!
Those slides are AWESOME! I was wearing some yoga pants one day and my son and I went flying! It was great *and a bit scary*. LOL. We are on Okinawa, about a 2hr plane ride from where you are located.
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