This week the blogging team and the school council met with two teachers from the British School in Tokyo to discuss the upcoming Rugby World Cup and Olympics, which will be taking place in Japan.
We were able to speak to headteacher, Mr Christian and project manager, Miss Campbell about life in Japan, why they are excited for the sporting events.
Firstly, to mark the occasion a tree planting ceremony took place. You can see the new Cherry Tree, the national tree of Japan, in the playground. Let us know if you see it
We were then excited to ask our visitors some questions and find out more about life in Japan. So here is what we found out…
What is your favourite Olympic sport?
Mr Christian: I’m big rugby fan and they have now introduced Rugby Sevens so I really love that as team sport. Otherwise, I enjoy athletics 100 m, 400 m and the relay.
Miss Campbell: I do karate, so I’m excited that in Tokyo 2020 karate will be in the Olympics for the first time.
Do you have a favourite rugby player?
Mr Christian: I have had lots over the years although obviously at the moment you have Owen Farrell. There is also the captain of Japan, Micheal Leach, who scored that famous try against South Africa in 2015.
Miss Campbell: I don’t have a favourite player although I do have a favourite team. It has to be Japan because they are a very multi-cultural team.
How is Japan different to England?
Mr Christian: Tokyo’s technology is much more convenient and futuristic (such as robot cafés) than England’s technology. Outside of Tokyo, villages aren’t so technical and in some places they still use fax machines. But the best thing is that the trains are never late!
We were very excited and happy about working with the British School in Tokyo and can’t wait to learn more about Japan.
What questions would you want to ask? What do you think about Japan? Would you ever go there and why? Let us know in the comments below!
Written by Lacey, Emmi, Rayya, Jessica, Theo, Tom, Adam, Joshua, Matthew, Ruby, Sara, Karter (Year 5 and 6 bloggers)
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I am exited about the rugby world cup.
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A very interesting interview which has made me think back to my family holiday in Tokyo a few years ago. I had an amazing time visiting all the interesting places in Tokyo. My family would like to return but to also visit other areas such as Osaka, Kyoto and Mount Fuji.
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How big is Japan?
Remi – Chestnut class
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What a great interview! Especially the part about the robot cafés!
We’re curious to know:
How is Japanese food different to British food?
What other examples of advanced technology is there in Japan?
What else can you tell us about Japanese culture?
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Tokyo sounds great!
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Thanks Josh yes it does sound GREAT
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where is the cherry tree?
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we saw the tree in the playground and we think it looks great
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COME on England
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we would love to go there one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tokyo sound greats
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