Hello World! Did you know that Tokyo has islands? Yes, the prefecture (province/state) of Tokyo has a volcanic chain of islands called the Izu Seven Islands group. We stayed at Shikinejima (Shikine-jima), which is a small island 3 km long by 2.5 km wide that is located 160 km south of the city of Tokyo. To get there, we took an overnight ferry, where we slept on a carpeted floor.
Posts Written OnJuly 2015
LWIF EP11: A Japanese and half Japanese Kid Draw their Homes, Families, and Favourite Animals
Hello World! What do the drawings of a Japanese and half Japanese kid look like? Is it like manga? Find out as Aiko and her cousin draw their homes, families, and favourite animals.
LWIF EP10: Inside a Japanese Kid’s Bedroom
Hello World! Do Japanese kids really sleep on the floor? Are the floors really made from grass (rice straw)? Do they roll up their beds?