Tennis in Sasebo

We met up at school at 6:45am. There were 30 students, Uchida sensei and myself on the bus, bound for Sasebo. We arrived a little before 9am, when the tournament was set to begin.

Schools from all across Nagasaki prefecture attended this tournament which will last both today and tomorrow. The players who were chosen to participate will be spending the 2 nights in Sasebo, the rest of the team members will be taking the bus back again tomorrow.

The students really push themselves to excel in all they do. The attitude of 'Gambarimasu!' pervades all aspects of the students' life...studies, club activities etc. They played very well!

During the day, I got a chance to learn a lot more about what Japanese funerals are like, specifically for members of the deceased family.

By the time we arrived back at the school, it was almost 8pm. I offered Uchida sensei a letter, and included a Baha'i prayer. I wasn't sure if it would be appropriate, but wanted to give her something to show my condolences.