Today we had the opportunity to sign up for a workshop of our choice. I decided to attended the “Women’s Status in Japan” seminar. It was extremely interesting to see the similarities and differences between the US and Japan. Kyoto Jones covered a variety of topics including the history of women in Japan, the education system, the workforce, marriages and divorce.
After lunch, we had the privilege to hear Mark Oshima speak on Traditional Japanese Theater. He gave us a wonderful presentation on how Japanese theater began and took us thought each period ending in modern times. He specializes in Kabuki theater so we not only learned about it but we were able to see a Kabuki dance performed.
We ended the day with small group meetings about our host cities and we were given our final directions for packing, etc. Since my small group is in Inagi I will be fortunate to have an extra day on Sunday for “free time” when all the other groups will be having a travel day. ☺
In the evening we headed out for Harajyuku to do some shopping. The area is packed with all kinds of shops and restaurants but we were in search of the Oriental Bazaar, which has the best Japanese gifts and antiques.
P.S. We were told today that the elevators would be out of use this morning because there were special visitors in the building. As it turns out, the Prime Minister, Crowned Prince and Princess were in the lobby when I was at breakfast. I didn't get to see them but I did see Poison (the band) at the hotel! :)
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