But that's not what I'm here to post about today. I promised I would post some pictures of Hikone! Not mine, of course. But I was browsing a few days ago to see what I had to look forward to, so I thought I'd share some of it with you!
First, JCMU. This is the campus I'll be attending. The residence hall is on the right and the academic building is straight ahead. And that's all there is! The campus is tiny, especially compared to what I'm used to. I'm definitely looking forward to the convenience, especially considering all I've heard about the weather (cold and rainy the whole time I'm there).
Next up is a bit of Hikone itself. Hikone is directly on the coast of Lake Biwa, which is apparently a popular place for windsurfing. And JCMU is right on the water! The residence hall (Apple Hall, in case you were curious - makes me think of Appelt XD) is directly across from a bike path on the shoreline. This is the view of the lake from campus.
And this, my friends, is Hikone Castle. I'm posting a snowy picture with wishful thinking - hopefully it will be that snowy while I'm there. :) Hikone Castle is a National Treasure of Japan, as well as the oldest original-construction castle in Japan. It was built in the 1600s during the Edo era in Japanese history (of which I am completely ignorant, by the way. I'm hoping to learn more of Japanese history while I'm there). I can't wait to see it in person!
Expect probably one more post before I leave. :) My flight is on the 3rd, at 9 AM. Unfortunately, it's not a direct flight. I'm flying first to Detroit, then leaving from Detroit to fly to Nagoya. Most students coming to JCMU will be flying out of Detroit, so with luck I will get to meet some people on the plane.
Have a wonderful day!
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