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My first day in Japan by Marie Mariko

Posted on 26. Mar, 2009 by Marie Mariko Matsuo in *English*

Konichiwa- Magandang Araw!

Yesterday, I arrived in Narita Airport around 8:20 in the evening. The cold breeze of Japan met me as I came out from the airport. This time I came here in Japan with a challenging purpose to study. I am the first Filipino Nikkei granted a scholarship by Nippon Zaidan.  It’s my first day here and there’s a lot of things I need to learn and explore as a foreign student. Also it’s a great feeling to be back in my grandfather’s country.

This morning, I met my fellow scholars from Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. It’s really nice meeting them all. Until then.

 

 

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Marie Mariko Matsuo is Mariko is Filipino Nikkei, a graduate student in Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University majoring Asia Pacific Studies (Master's Program). Her field of interest is about migration, globalization and Japanese diaspora.
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  • Naomi
    Hey, Marie!!
    Welcome in Japan! How are you doing so far?
    I hope you are having a good time. Thank you for your posting and I must say, i'm really excited to meet the first non-latin nikkei!! :)

    hugs,

    Sandra Naomi
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