In Japan, I have gotten the opportunity to play volleyball with Ayaka's junior high team. The first time I arrived at their practice, everyone stopped what they were doing and bowed. During the drills, they would all call out Japanese chants, but of course I had no idea what they were! I got to try on their uniform and their coach even gave me a jersey to keep! It was so great to play with them and to meet some of the other classmates! Some large differences between American volleyball vs. Japan volleyball is the uniforms, chanting, and the traditions. These traditions include bowing after a match rather than shaking hands, and saying thanks to the coaches in unison. It was amazingly fun to play with them, and at the second practice they even asked me to sign their pencil boxes, books, and a photo of all of us! They were so intrigued by cursive!
Overall, Japan has been amazing! We have all bonded with are hosts, and all believe that this experience has been the best of our lives so far! Can't wait to continue what little is left of the journey!
- Alexis
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