and the answer to that is, LOADS of school planned events and preparations for classes.
The first welcome party that we went to was two days ago, and this one was hosted by the WIC and Niji no Kai club. Students were given numbers when we first arrived for the prize draw at the end of the party. A whole bunch of people from my dorm chose the table in the middle with the best view of the stage to mingle and chat until the party started. There were tables scattered all over the hall...but with no chairs. So we ate and drank like salary men at station ramen stores. Except replace the ramen with good quality sushi, smoked salmon, karaage, curry, and more. And we all know that free food tastes infinitely better.
Japanese students in girl's uniforms. They enjoyed this more than they should
月見 was coincidentally also on that night which means "Moon watching day" so we stared at the moon quite regularly that night. No rabbits making mochi on the moon though
The next day, a group of people from my dorm wanted to go to a cat cafe in Shinjuku so I tagged along even though I knew I was allergic. But I wasn't sure how bad the symptoms were so I went there to test it out..
scary cat is scary.
sleepy cat is sleepy
50 minutes went by and no allergic reaction. However 10 minutes before we had to leave, my body gave up and said "I can't take this anymore". So then came the sneezing that had me buckled over until I had to leave the building. Many of the cats were impartial to our presence since they receive so much love on a daily basis that they're probably almost bored of affection. It's a nice place to lounge with cheap iced coffee and a cat by your side though.
The cat cafe wasn't exactly up my alley but Cafe Gusto sure is! Their drink bar is really a great addition to an otherwise average looking family restaurant, and for only 199 yen you can drink whatever you want at the drinks counter. There are a variety of espresso drinks (hot and cold), vegetable juice, tea, pop, orange juice, and even a place where customers can serve themselves soup if you get a lunch meal. With unlimited coffee, it is truly the perfect place to study.
My purple yam parfait with actual yams, mousse like yam, red bean, ice cream, and bananas!
This is the cake shop literally 20 seconds from my dorm. They sell the cutest looking mont blancs, chocolate cakes, and even ice cream. At night, the twinkle lights help me find my way home.
The next morning, Lily, Joanna, Ida (Denmark), Sasha, and I had to collect our Student IDs from the SILS building. All of the pictures turned out either yellow, red, or pink. Ofcourse I would look like a drunk pig in mine.
Afterwards, we wanted to check out the Waseda goods merchandise at the nearby cafe. The cafe is adorable, and a perfect place to cool down with cheap iced coffee. They also serve lunch and dessert.
All the green reminds me home
This is Okuma Garden. We all promised that one day when school starts, we'll meet up here for lunch and have a picnic.
Found the perfect place for lunch! A katsu don and udon set for only 650 yen. It's also one of the more expensive ones because the average meal there is 500 yen.
Its also worth noting that many of the Japanese restaurants I've been to so far provide so much food for one meal, its like im in America. Why are the people still so skinny?!
This is at the opening ceremony that afternoon. Someone told us to dress up formal, but only the Japanese SILS students dressed up. The women wore skirts while the men wore suits. Most sp3 students wore casual everyday clothing, but whatever were foreigners we can do whatever we want!
The acapella group performed at the end of the opening ceremony which was really the only thing worth remembering. Their performance was so interesting to watch, I had to make sure my mouth wasn't open as I watched. Their Jazz routine was awesome, members mimicked the saxaphone, the piano, and the drum with only their mouths as props.
I can only wish to be as cool as them one day.
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