Takumi Kondo

Yesterday, we did presentation about Japanese culture. We had three groups. We did presentation about traditional Japanese toy. I was in charge of Kendama and Origami. I had not failed while I did. So, I was relieved. But I couldn't Koma first time. But I was successful in second time. We made Origami of air plane with everyone at last. I am glad everyone had fun. After presentation, I talked to many people while eating foods. I had a fun!!

Today, Japan day was held in University. We introduced about Japanese culture. We made many kind of Origami with Rose Hulman's people. And explain about Japanese Anime, provide "Sata andagi" to many people. I think many people were satisfied. I was glad that I could make Origami with many people and I could see a lot of smile! I spend very good time!

Today, we went to Indianapolis! First, we went to eiteljorg museum. There are many art of the American West and the indigenous people of North America. There are very beautiful pictures. Especially, Grand Canyon's picture is very beautiful. I can't explain my mind at time. I thought that this picture is real picture. That's how much I was impressed. Second, we went to shopping. There are many shop. In this country, I think there are many fun shop. And, we went to Indiana Soldier's & Sailor's Monument and Candy shop. Indiana  Soldier's & Sailor's Monument had many stairs. It is a little bit hard for me, but when we arrive the top floor, we could see good view. Today's wether is bad. So, we couldn't see clean. Even if wether is bad, we can see good view. So, candy shop has many candy, gummy, old signboard and so on. There are Japanese sweets too. This shop like "Dagashiya". This town has very good building and view. And, t...

Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. There are many illustration and number of Pi everywhere in University. I thought that there are many celebration than Japan. It's so exciting!

We went to many place to shopping and sightseeing after museum. First, we saw the very big metal beans.  I was speechless! There are many big, wonderful building around this creation. But It was very stand out! I am glad that I could see this one. Second, we went to pizza shop. There is very famous pizza shop in Chicago. Chicago's pizza is very thick and very delicious! After we eat pizza, we went to candy shop and water tower place to shopping. Water tower place is mall in Chicago. This building is very big and has wonderful structure. There are many shop. Clothe, foods, souvenir and so on. We went to Chicago's souvenir shop and clothe shop. But we didn't have enough time to shopping. I wanted to shopping more. But I could get good things and make good memory. It was like we're inside the movie world! 

I went to Chicago! I was looking forward to this trip! First, we went to museum of science and industry. There are many display items. For example, old cars, old ships, old train and so on. And I was able to experience of science. The most surprised thing for me is tornado. My jaws dropped. Tornado is simply breathtaking. There were many participative display. Tornado is too. There were many other things in museum. Gear, plane, old things, lego and so on. There were many fun things. So, I could learn while having fun!  

I spend great time! There are many things to play. Pool , soccer game , puzzle etc. These are use freely. I played these with Rose Hulman student.   I was able to deepen our friendship through playing these games more than ever. We went to Chinese restaurant in that evening. So , I had Black pepper chicken. It is so delicious. But the amount of black pepper chicken is large. I cloud't eat that one all.  I was able to spend good time!! Thank you everybody.  

I arrived at Chicago. I looked around. I was impressed at that time. Because I have been longing to go to America. I was very tired, But I was able to take tiredness. I could go to destination while having fun. But It happened unfortunately things when I arrived at Indiana. My luggage doesn't arrive in airport. I  was upset. Finally, I couldn't get my luggage. Going to destination while I worrying about my luggage. However, many student received me very warmly. I was relieved. I had made up my mind to try my best.

I leaved from Narita airport. This is my first experience. I was very nervous. But this flight was better than I thought. In flight, I had many foods. Among them, Katsudon is the most delicious. I felt that lack of my English skills in flight. For example, when I was asked by flight attendant, I didn't catch that. But I spend good time and had many good experiences.