
It was a great thrill to reunite with our dear friend and long-time Peace Run supporter, Sujata, at our first ceremony of the day.

We were warmly received at Kyoto City Hall by a sizeable contingent of city representatives, all of whom had started the day an hour earlier than usual in order to be able to meet with us.

Director General HASEGAWA Shuji, Local Autonomy Office, City of Kyoto, gave a very moving and heartfelt speech.

Kaisei Elementary and Junior high school was our next port of call. For many of us this was our first time interacting with Japanese school children. They were so sweet and so well behaved!

Shimogyo Shosei Elementary School received us warmly. Here you can see Grahak impersonating a Kangaroo as a clue to help the children guess his country.

Students at Nijo Junior HIgh School demonstrated their sign language skills and also prepared an excellent english quiz.