Detail
| Sports Type | Rugby |
| Group Name | St. Mary’s College of California, Rugby Club |
| Place of Origin | Moraga, California, USA |
| Places to Visit | Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo |
| Duration of Stay | 2weeks in the mid January |
| Number of Travelers | 35 players, 2 coaches, 2 teachers |
Article
The rugby team and economic department students from St Mary university came to Japan under GXA arrangement. It was a 15-day trip visiting Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo. Half a group was from rugby team and the other was from economic department came to Japan to learn about entrepreneurship.
Rugby club played against Japanese team !
Students from economic department visited Kyoto Sangyo Shien Centre where Kyoto city support entrepreneurship and had a lecture about their activities.
They are very happy to have a mixture of rugby, lecture and sightseeing in the trip visiting major three cities in Japan.
Tour Schedule
| Days | AM | PM |
| Day 1 |
Depart from America
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| Day 2 | – | Arrive in Kyoto |
| Day 3 | Rugby Practice | Kyoto Sangyo Shien Centre |
| Day 4 | Kinkakuji Temple | Nishiki Market |
| Day 5 | Rugby Practice | Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine |
| Day 6 | Move to Osaka | Osaka Castle |
| Day 7 |
Watch a top league rugby game
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Free Time |
| Day 8 | Free Time | Free Time |
| Day 9 | Free Time | Move To Tokyo |
| Day 10 |
Sumo Wrestlers Work Out
Observation
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Rugby Practice
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Meiji Jingu Shrine |
| Day 11 | Rugby Practice | National Museum |
| Day 12 | Rugby Practice | Free Time |
| Day 13 |
Lecture about
how different between
Japanese and American
business is
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Visiting Fujitsu |
| Day 14 | Rugby Game | Free Time |
| Day 15 | Move to Narita Airport |
Depart from Japan
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Customer Review
How was the trip?
I really enjoyed the trip. Japan is a wonderful place to visit. Our tour guides did a great job helping us navigate the country.
The trip was exciting and filled with new experiences like taking the train and using a new currency.
What were your expectations of Japan before the trip?
I did not know much about Japan prior to this visit. I only have heard the people are very friendly and it is very clean.
I didn’t know much about Japan prior to the trip so I went in blind, but the cultural aspect of the trip was very interesting. Definitely different from the American culture
What was the most impressive thing for you in Japan?
I was impressed with how orderly and efficient everything was. The public transit system was clean and consistently on time. I was able to navigate taking public transit even though I do not speak any Japanese. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. From our tour guides who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was successful and even any other people we encountered.
What were the biggest differences between Japan and the US?
The general pace and demeanor of people was really refreshing. People seem to have a high consideration and respect for those around them.