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Week 106: November 6 – 12, 2023 Day 735: November 6, 2023 Monday – Rumoi Rumoi High School 11.6.23 It’s a cold cloudy day today. After a weekend of adventure, it’s the start of another work week. For today’s work trip, I biked to Rumoi High School .  Here’s my workload for today:  Collaboration work with Matsuda-sensei 1st period – L8 P1 The Best Education to Everyone, Everywhere @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei 2nd period – L8 P2 Everyday Technology @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei 5th period – L8 P2 Everyday Technology @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei Playing Word Wolf with the Rumoi High School English Club During the Rumoi High School English Club , we played Word Wolf and also some ESL Online games to improve our vocabulary and English Expressions. Day 736: November 7, 2023 Tuesday – Rumoi Rumoi High School 11.7.2023 Today is a cold and rainy day here in Rumoi City. Hence, I wasn’t able to bike to Rumoi High School for work.  Here’s my workload for today: Collaboration work with Matsuda-se...

10 Things to Do in Kamishihoro Kamishihoro ( 上士幌町 ) is a picturesque inland town in Hokkaido’s Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . It is known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich historical sites. The town’s name originates from the Shihoro River, which itself is derived from the Ainu language. According to one theory, the name “ Shu-woro , ” meaning “ pot placed in water ,” came from an incident in which bandits who had attacked Tokachi were defeated by the Otofuke Ainu, causing their pots to be thrown into the river. Because the town lies north of this river, it was later named Kamishihoro, meaning “ Upper Shihoro .” For those planning to visit this picturesque inland town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kamishihoro :   Kamishihiro's manhole cover design 1. Take a photo of Kamishihiro's manhole cover design . I have seen 1 unique manhole cover design. It is commonly found in the town.   Kamishihoro Shrine 2. Visit Kamishihoro ...

Kamishihoro Shrine ( 上士幌神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Kamishihoro. It is located at 243-9 Kamishihoro East 4th Line in the town of Kamishihoro, Kato District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Kamishihoro Shrine Kamishihoro Shrine Details Kamishihoro Shrine is a symbol of faith, history, and community spirit. Its story begins in 1907, when Yasumura Jitakamaru , a pioneer of the town, moved to the area with over ten tenant farming families. In February 1913, he sent one of his tenant farmers, Takagi Taisuke , to his hometown in Hayaboshi Village, Toyama Prefecture, to enshrine a branch of the deity from Hayaboshi Shrine , known as Ihyakutsutsu Iwaseki-no-Kami . This marks the official founding of Kamishihoro Shrine . Kamishihoro Shrine - Kamishihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture At the time, travel was arduous. Takagi carried the sacred spirit across mountains and seas to Kamishihoro, strapping it to his back and dedicating himself day and night to protect the deity. Early ...