2024年07月11日
How I Celebrated 4th of July in Japan
Hello! It’s hot, isn’t it? あついね? 
Summer is here, and while my aircon runs non-stop, I am enjoying the season.
On July 6th I was able to “celebrate” the 4th of July, a major American holiday, in Shikokuchuo with my students and fellow teacher Josie. In adulthood, I never really celebrated the 4th of July back home, so it was refreshing to participate in the holiday from here in Japan. In my old town, people would light fireworks and shoot guns late into the somewhat unsettling night. I preferred our hotdog and felt-filled day instead. Here is a picture of my flag next to one of my students who is also named Erin.
On the way home from the event, I was very hot and tired, so I stopped at McDonald's
to try their new K-pop collaboration drink. It’s an Oreo chocolate mint frappe endorsed by the K-Pop girl group Aespa. Honestly I’m not too familiar with the group, but I love K-Pop and J-Pop and was excited to participate in the collab. I’m trying to avoid sugar, but this was a well-deserved cold treat after a long hot day.
When I got home, I spent a little time in our front room working on my computer. This is the blue hour (the time just after sunset) view from the window. So pretty, right? I got this cute Kuromi fan at Lawson, which is perfect for our front room that doesn’t have an air-con. Don’t forget some ice-cold sparkling water in a Dragon Quest cup to end the day!
These are just a few glimpses into my summer days teaching here in Shikoku. I look forward to sharing more about my summer soon. Stay cool and hydrated!
Erin
Summer is here, and while my aircon runs non-stop, I am enjoying the season.
On July 6th I was able to “celebrate” the 4th of July, a major American holiday, in Shikokuchuo with my students and fellow teacher Josie. In adulthood, I never really celebrated the 4th of July back home, so it was refreshing to participate in the holiday from here in Japan. In my old town, people would light fireworks and shoot guns late into the somewhat unsettling night. I preferred our hotdog and felt-filled day instead. Here is a picture of my flag next to one of my students who is also named Erin.
On the way home from the event, I was very hot and tired, so I stopped at McDonald's
to try their new K-pop collaboration drink. It’s an Oreo chocolate mint frappe endorsed by the K-Pop girl group Aespa. Honestly I’m not too familiar with the group, but I love K-Pop and J-Pop and was excited to participate in the collab. I’m trying to avoid sugar, but this was a well-deserved cold treat after a long hot day.
When I got home, I spent a little time in our front room working on my computer. This is the blue hour (the time just after sunset) view from the window. So pretty, right? I got this cute Kuromi fan at Lawson, which is perfect for our front room that doesn’t have an air-con. Don’t forget some ice-cold sparkling water in a Dragon Quest cup to end the day!
These are just a few glimpses into my summer days teaching here in Shikoku. I look forward to sharing more about my summer soon. Stay cool and hydrated!
Erin
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