This weekend, the first English Immersion Camp was held in Iwaki for Student Council Presidents and students going to America.

Early Saturday morning, 16 ALTs, 3 Japanese teachers and 42 students met at 自然の家 in Hisanohama. After the opening ceremony, ENGLISH ONLY TIME began! If you spoke Japanese, you had to do a batsu-game. At first, it was hard (for ALTs too!) but soon everyone tried their best.

Over two days, we did many activities and spoke a lot of English. It was so much fun!!! I was so impressed with everyone's English and I enjoyed getting to know the students. Two days was not enough!

大成功！ Maybe you can join it next year!!

~Felli

On Saturday I went to the Fighting Festival in Iizaka (飯坂温泉). Have you heard of it? Some ALTs and the Fukushima FC soccer players carried a portable shrine (お神輿). I carried the Japanese flag, and I was on TV! Did you see me?

At night, floats with many lanterns were crashed together. It was very scary! It was great to see this traditional Japanese festival.

~Felli