SCHOOL REPORTS School Reports

The France expedition has finally reached its last day.

After a long time? Everyone went together to the usual nearby bakery.

On the final day, instead of the coaches ordering, we try ordering by ourselves.

In the morning, we do a thorough cleaning of the accommodation where we stayed for about a week.

Everyone divided the tasks and worked together. At the end, we left a thank-you letter and origami cranes for the owner.

We carry our luggage and move to the cafeteria we used during the tournament to have lunch.

After that, we go by car to Rennes Station and transfer to the TGV.

This is where we say goodbye to Coco-san, who took care of us throughout the expedition.

Everyone seemed sad and it was clear they had difficulty expressing their gratitude properly.

Having completed the departure procedures safely, we wait for the plane at the boarding gate.

Since we had some time, we bought souvenirs and played around.

And then, we arrived in Tokyo!

We flew directly to Paris from the east on the way there, and on the way back, we crossed the Eurasian continent from the east to return to Tokyo, so we excitedly said, "We traveled around the world!"

"I want to see my family soon!" Unable to hold back that feeling, there were moments when they moved ahead of the coaches one after another...

And we were able to safely reunite with our families.

At the end, Coach Tsuka and Coach Takumi each said a few words, a player spoke on behalf of the team, and then we dispersed.

This expedition could not have been possible without the cooperation of many people.

"Aoaka Kids"

A... Greeting

O... Compassion

A... Never giving up

Ka... Gratitude

Let’s not forget these feelings even after the expedition, and work hard in our daily practice to overcome the global challenges we have personally experienced!