Day 8 - 7th December
Day eight signified the start of the second week of the
tour, and was a rest from the training and playing of the previous days. The
day consisted of travel and an experience of Japanese culture, as we travelled
from Global Arena to Shin-Kobe through Hiroshima.
The tour party started the day early to make sure they
were ready for the long day of travel ahead. At 8:30, we boarded a bus for
Kokura Station, where we departed by bullet train for Hiroshima. The
experience was novel and exciting, travelling at such high speeds.
After arriving at Hiroshima, we went to the Hiroshima dome and the memorial
museum. It was an incredibly humbling and eye-opening experience for all of the
boys, as we were informed of the events that occurred at Hiroshima, and how
they shaped the Japanese culture. Many of the boys on tour were surprised to
see the much more somber side of the normally vibrant culture of Japan.
After visiting Hiroshima, we boarded another bullet train
for Shin-Kobe, where we stayed the night. After settling in to our accommodation,
we were roomed in pairs with our same position from the different team. Once
unpacked we had dinner at the hotel. During dinner the Head Master arrived and
lightened all the boys spirits. However, many of the boys were disappointed that
they were being deprived of going to the communal baths.
Overall, the day was extremely enjoyable, as we were able
to experience two completely different sides of Japanese culture, the bullet
train and the memorial at Hiroshima, and welcomed the Head Master to the tour.
Nick Driessen
Travelling by bullet train to Hiroshima
Jordan's Birthday Cake
Atomic Bomb Dome ruins
Memorial of Lost Souls
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