13th - 27th of September 2006
5 a.m. A bunch of Germans and Japanese discover a real highlight in Tokyo - the fish market. Although it's not so easy to find the right entrance to the subway we finally get to the place. The fish market is situated in big halls and it's crowed. Our guide seems to be right. There is written, that the traders don't pay any attention to tourist. Everywhere are small and fast running trucks. We look around in the turmoil and our eyes catch tons of small and big fishes. On the one side we see tunnies, shells and crayfishes. On the other side we see packed sushi restaurants and shops. After one hour we go back to the NYC and we're lucking not to be bulldozed and sold as sashimi. After breakfast the discussion weekend starts. First of all we have to come together in small groups. We are free of choice with the topics we'd like to discuss. The majority discuss about education, school, university, hobbies and connections between Germany and Japan. Each group has an interpreter so that communication is no problem. We all have lots of fun, but unfortunately time is running so fast. Our schedule is pressed for time. In the afternoon we prepare our presentations which we show at night in the Event Hall. Finally we draw lots. Always a group of four will do together a sightseeing tour the day after. At the evening we go to a restaurant. Less food and lots to drink is on the menu. After some games we all getting closer and our friendships will never end. Some of our new Japanese friends have to pay for it the next day ;-) *sumimasen*
