Mitchell - Summer learning journey Day # 19 - Planes,Trains and Automobiles!

Hi bloggers. Today is my last day in Japan before I fly over back to New Zealand tomorrow. I will really miss Japan and blogging! Anyways let's continue with Day 19! 
Activity 1 - Transportation
I have been asked to imagine that the neighbouring was 30 kilometres away.  There are a number of beautiful villages and interesting things to see along the way. I have four options for this trip. I can take a:

1. Train – 25 minute ride; No stops along the way; $12 for the trip (return)
2. Bus – 45 minute ride; Two stops along the way to look at interesting villages; $8 for the trip (return)
3. Scooter – 1 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops; $5 for the trip (return)
4. Bicycle – 2 hour ride; Unlimited number of stops but there are some hills along the way; $1 (return)

On my blog I have to tell you which of these options would I choose from. The option I have decide to choose was number 4. I would choose a bike because it is very cheap and I love biking. I have also chosen to ride a Bicycle because you get to view at the beautiful villages on the way! I would love to bring a camera to take nice snapshots! Image attribution: http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2011/09/about-cycling-and-biking-in-japan.html

Activity 2 - Vehicles

I have just finished watching a video named "Amazing vehicles" I have been asked to tell you which was my favourite one. I have chosen the Hover board. I liked it because you get to stand up and ride like you are floating in the air. Also If I don't feel like walking I would just get on my hover board. Image attribution: http://nerdist.com/its-finally-here-a-hoverboard-you-might-actually-buy/

Bonus - Great trail

The Canadian government has decided to build the longest walking trail in the world. It is 15 000 miles long and travels around Canada. For this activity, we are drawing inspiration from this walking trail and thinking about our own footprints. I have been asked to create a digital footprint on DrawIsland Tool and draw a footprint with our name and the name of the country on it. After we can decorate it as much as we want! 

Thanks for reading

By Mitchell.M

24/01/17

P.S I had really fun times in Japan and also learning about the country. I will miss you Japan. Sayonara - Goodbye (さようなら) , Mitchell.

Mitchell - Summer learning journey Day 16 - National Celebrations

Hello bloggers. Today is Day 16 the first day of Week 4. It is also the last week and my journey will end in 4 days so let's make the most of it.

Activity 1 - National Day
I have been asked to imagine I am visiting the country I have chosen on the National day. Since I have chosen Japan I have been asked to tell you what I would eat see and do on that day. What I would eat on that day would be Ramen. Mmmmmm I have always wanted to taste Ramen. I'll bet you it tastes delicious! The place I would love to see/visit would be the Ghibili Museum. I have always wanted to go there since I watched several of "Hayao Miyazaki's films. My favourite one is Spirited away. I rated it a 10/10. Last of all I have been asked to tell you what I would do. I would visit the Universal Studios in Japan. I would ride every single ride I see. I'm sure it would be super fun.  



Activity 2 - Public day
I have been asked to create a brand new public holiday for the country I have chosen Japan! I have decided to name the Public holiday: Kindness day. People would celebrate by being kind. Such as : Giving out food,helping people and all kinds of stuff. Everyone would meet at the nearest city at night time to light fireworks. Then have a big feast with different kinds of Japanese foods. 

Bonus - Waitangi Day
In New Zealand our national holiday is on 6 February. It is called Waitangi Day. Me and my family sometimes travel up to Waitangi and celebrate with a big crowd. Or even we get together with some other family and just have lunch. It's a really special day to remember the Treaty of Waitingi when they signed the treaty for the english to reside in New Zealand. Now those english people are called Kiwi's just like everybody else who lives in New Zealand.

Thanks for reading
By Mitchell M.
18/01/17