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NIHON MATSURI – JAPAN FESTIVAL DAY 2019

Save the Date… Friday 16th August!

Dress Up

Come dressed up in a Japanese or Asian inspired costume, or in red and white (Japanese flag colours)! As well as traditional Japanese characters such as Ninja, Geisha, Samurai, Sumo, Pikachu, Hello Kitty, etc., you may like to consider famous Japanese companies such as Nintendo, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, etc. for costume inspiration.

Please note that it is not a casual dress day, and students who do not wish to dress up come in regular school uniform. 

TIMETABLE OF JAPANESE DAY ACTIVITIES

JAPAN SHOP

Students have the opportunity to purchase some Japanese goods at lunchtime… Most items $4, Pocky $3, Bargain table $1.

$4 items include:

• Japanese lollies
• Sushi cat socks (Sportsgirl)
• Sushi cable clips (Typo)
• Sushi ankle socks (Rubi)
• Scrunchies
• Chopsticks & convertible Chopsticks
• Folding Fans
• Money box
• Kami fuusen (paper balloons)
• Markers (set 12)
• “Staple-less” staplers
• Bread sandwich maker - Panda

$3 items  - POCKY

• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Cookies & Cream

$1 items include

• Placemats
• Japanese sticky notes
• Letter writing sets
• Ninja or Sushi decoration tape
• Japanese comb
• 3D paper puzzle shop

Items are available in assorted quantities. Lollies and pocky are limited to one pack person. Second round buying may be offered depending on demand.

JAPAN TRIP UPDATE

20 days to go!

TRIP HIGHLIGHT: MIYAJIMA ISLAND – Monday 9th September

Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan. It is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide. It marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site.

Japanese Jokes

In honour of our Japanese noodle and Sushi lunch this Friday.