Exploring Nagoya: A New Chapter for a JOE Journey
Leaving behind the solemnity of Hiroshima, our journey took us north/east to Nagoya, an exciting first for JOE teams, to discover a city filled with history and innovation.
Our initial stop, at the Nagoya Planetarium and Science Museum, immersed us in the world of science and astronomy. This remarkable institution boasts the world’s largest planetarium dome, offering breathtaking celestial displays. Todays was about the actual days sun and this evenings moon movements as we enter the Japanese Harvest moon. ( the seats were also comfy and allowed the students to rest for a while)
We tried the interactive exhibits that explained intricate scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way, even in Japanese everyone learnt and enjoyed something new!
Staying in the heart of Nagoya’s vibrant city we walked to the new Oasis 21 centre as the sun set and lights started to illuminate the built spaces. Tonight the students got to try…
マクドナルド Makudonarudo!
Tonight one of our students, Sofia, was able to catch up with family friends over a Big Mac! Always making connections.
Moving onto our hotel past the beautiful Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower ( used to be Nagoya TV Tower) have the students a chance to use the subway… which was a good thing as a storm rolled but it did cool it down and saw us arrive a little wet but refreshed.
We discussed our upcoming journey to the countryside to Mino Ota station by the express Hida Wide View train, where our sister school will be eagerly awaiting our arrival our students are getting excited, and a little nervous about what tomorrow holds we ask you uphold them in your prayers.
Oyasuminasai
genesis2japan 
Hi Levi, wow you guys sure are getting around. I’m sure you’ll want to sleep for a week when you get back 😅. That planetarium was awesome. You’ve always love them, even as a toddler. We are praying for you as you head to your homestay🥰, you always have impeccable manners so I’m confident you will be the perfect guest. Enjoy every moment of everything different and new, embrace the novelty. Be bold and inquisitive. We love you and miss you lots.
Love mum and dad
PS: Cuddles has been meowing at your door every night. She tried to eat Asher’s pet stick insect so she’s banished from her room 😂
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Hi Elijah!!
So amazing to see all you have been up to! The planetarium looks so cool and I know you were looking forward to Japanese Maccas!!! God bless you now as you go and meet your new host family! I know they will love you and I hope you get to play tennis!! Hitoshi will be so excited to see you too!! We love you beautiful boy and love seeing your beautiful face as your journey continues! Xxx Mum and Dad, Alice and Tommy xxx
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Good morning Baxter. I have enjoyed seeing the photos of what you are up to. Today will be a different day and one to connect with Lento and his family. Enjoy the experience and remember God goes before you, with you and behind you.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Blessings amazing Baxter. Love Nannie
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Hi nannie I miss you lots and I will connect with lento and thank you for helping me.
From Baxter
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Hi Levi, it’s been so good seeing all the photos. You guys sure are getting around. You are probably going to want to sleep for a week when you get back. Thank goodness you all have oodles of teenage energy to go around :-). The Planetarium and Science Museum must have been so interesting. You have always loved them, even as a toddler. We are praying for you as you go off to your homestay this weekend. Enjoy every minute of everything that is different, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You always have impeccable manners, so we have no doubt you will be the perfect house guest.
PS: Cuddles is meowing at your door every night because Asher closed her stick insect pet in your room after Cuddles tried to eat it. (it’s a long story)
Lots of love and big hugs.
Mum & Dad
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Hey Jemimah! Looks like an interesting day yesterday. I hope you had fun. Enjoy your time with Natsumi and her family, they are really looking forward to seeing you. They emailed the morning you left last week, and said big sister is living overseas, so it’s just Natsumi and her mum and dad. Enjoy being part of a small family! I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous time. We are home safe from Goondiwindi now. Lots of love, Mum and the others.
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Hey Mum,
yeah, I’m having heaps of fun and it’s finally cooling down 😮💨 todays the homestay day!! I’m excited but still super nervous because I’d not want it to feel awkward. A little family will hopefully be nice so I won’t have to make new friends 🤣🤣 I’m so happy to hear that your home safe and I hope you had a wonderful time at Goondiwindi and hope you have a great rest of the holidays. Miss you all and love you heaps,
Jemimah ❤️
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Happy, smiling people. Bet the Science Planetarium was an interesting place to visit. We can’t wait to hear all about it. Enjoy your weekend with your Homestay Family. Naruhi emailed again and he said he was looking forward to your visit, Kieran, and that he would do his best to ensure you enjoy it. We will continue to pray for you all, especially as you embark on your Homestay.
P.S Dad got Wordle in 2 this morning. 4 green squares on his first go.
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Dear Ms Shimizu,
Thank you again for allowing Sofia to catch up with Yasui and family. Fun fact: Yasui is a builder and was involved in the construction of the Planetarium you guys visited yesterday and coincidentally he is also involved in the renovation of the hotel you stayed. Small world!
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Good morning, more than happy to have that happen! Such a friendly family and so kind gifting sweets to all the students! – Mrs S
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Hi Lily – the planetarium looked fun! Hope you’re well, love Mum and Jakey xxx
Sent from my iPhone
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