Macon, Georgia Time and Tokyo, Japan Time

(Japan is 13 hours ahead of Georgia)

Counting in Japanese

I've been practicing Japanese numbers and words. You can, too, by visiting these sites. Make sure you have an adult with you when you are on the Internet!

1-10

1-20 Rap

Big Bird in Japan

List of things to do:

aGo to the bank to get some Japanese yen and American traveler's checks.

a List of things to do:

Pack 50 pounds or less.

This includes omiyage, gifts for host family, teachers, and other people we meet. Giving of small gifts is important in Japan, especially to the host family in whose home I will stay for a couple of days. My omiyage will include an autographed copy of Macon Sketchbook and some Macon Cherry Blossom t-shirts and pins.

List of things to do:

a Get 50 meishi

This is my meishi, my business card. It's a real big deal to exchange meishi with Japanese people. They are to be exchanged using both hands while bowing. Then the meishi are to be carefully put in a special place, not just tossed into a purse, and are NEVER to have notes scribbled on them. The meishi is considered an extension of one's person.

List of things to do:

a Get a passport.

JFMF Badge

Click here to learn more about the JFMF program.

View my page on Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program