A simple 3-step process for students and a layered, intense, multi-team execution model for EdTerra, Young Authors Program lays the foundation for students to understand teamwork, leadership, communication skills and cultural awareness altogether. It allows them to research, analyze and articulate their findings, thoughts and ideas in the shape of a high-end publication that they author and shoot.
6. FRoM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
We at Ramjas School, Pusa Road, Delhi, believe that there is no substitute for ‘Education Through
Action’. From our experience, students (and teachers!) participating in a school trip abroad not only
have a fabulous and unique time during their trip, but also benefit from many other advantages.
Teaching your students about the country’s culture is one thing, having them experience it first-
hand is a completely different thing. Living the experience not only makes it a lot easier for the
students to understand, but also makes it a lot more enjoyable and fun. Students on a school trip
get a chance to meet new people, offering lots of opportunities to practice their social skills. It
furthermore allows them to make new friends: be that with locals or with other students on the
trip. Getting to know one’s students on a more personal level during a trip is a marvellous way for
teachers to build a rapport with them.
With the increasing globalization and internationalization happening everywhere, it is vital for
students to expand their worldview, to be taken out of their comfort zone and get an opportunity
to appreciate other cultures. Without this awareness, students will find it difficult to become
world citizens of the 21st century. As teachers we don’t just have a responsibility for teaching
our students our subjects, we also have a duty in making students independent, mature citizens
of this world. Taking them abroad offers them a chance to learn about other societies and value
other people and customs. Trying new foods is an important (and fun!) educational outcome of
a trip, as it gives them a richer food experience which hopefully makes them more open to new
foods in general, even in their “normal” lives.
In line with this mission, a group of students from our school recently travelled to Japan with
EdTerra. We chose this program for its focus on exposing students to a new culture and people
who are advanced in every sphere of life. On their visit to Japan, the students travelled across
different cities of the country, including Tokyo, the capital city, Kamakura, Hakone, Nara, Kyoto
and finally, Osaka. To augment the broader program, we selected the Young Authors Program,
which ensured students’ engagement and raptness, in the whole exercise. This Student Travel
Chronicle is an outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module.
It captures the entire journey in the students’ own words along with photographs of the places
they visited. It even showcases their learning from the intense, nine-day interaction with people
from one of the world’s most successful nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra Edventures; a truly educational school trips
company that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular goals and developmental needs
of students. We acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially their on-journey educator.
Their professionalism made travel an effortless, safe and enriching experience for each one of us.
We extend a heartfelt thanks to the students, who participated in the program enthusiastically.
Our willing learners had an elevating experience, the enduring benefits of which they will reap
all through their academic life and career. Each parent will feel proud of this publication that
documents the entire trip that will keep reminding their children of their achievement and
capabilities, all lifelong.
Mrs. Mohini Bindra
Principal
Ramjas School, Pusa Road, Delhi
7. MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning and excitement for any young and
inquisitive mind. When the destination is as rich as Japan, one can only imagine the myriad
ways in which Indian students may absorb and construct learning out of the many differences
and similarities that mark the cultures and people of these two great nations.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling students to construct knowledge through a
meaningful encounter with a new culture, without diluting their fun and excitement or restricting
their wandering, curious minds. EdTerra achieves this through its Program Development Team
(PDT), which is comprised of both Indian and international experts. The PDT carefully designs
culturally neutral tools that enable students to meaningfully observe, record and articulate
their impressions. These tools are deployed through a process that encourages teamwork,
meaningful discussions, recording observations through digital media and finally synthesizing
all this into a media product that showcases the ideas and learning of the students.
This Student Travel Chronicle, ‘Japan: Redefining Perfection’, is one such media product that
captures the nine day journey of learning of the gifted students of Ramjas School, Pusa Road,
Delhi, to Japan, during which the students covered the cities of Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nara,
Kyoto and Osaka. This beautiful book serves as a window into the journey through Japan for all
those peers and parents who could not be a part of the journey. It showcases the intellectual and
creative capacities of the students, credit for which is rightfully due to their parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Ramjas School, Pusa Road, Delhi, for their efforts and
support which made this journey of discovery possible, with a special mention of the Principal,
Mrs. Mohini Bindra, for guiding us throughout the process of finalizing and undertaking the
journey. EdTerra would also like to thank the accompanying teachers, Ms. Renu Adhikari, Ms.
Shyamala Rani Rao and Ms. Ruchika Chhabra, for their sense of adventure and dynamism that
the French call joie de vivre. Their energy made our jobs easy, and more importantly, made for a
more memorable journey for the students. We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning
and adventures of these students through the words and photographs that follow.
Christine Massey
Team Leader, PDT
Christine Massey
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Our excitement for the Japan journey began in
the month of December when we signed up for
the journey. Finally, in May 2016, it was time to
experience Japan! We reached Tokyo, along with
5 other schools. After completing our airport
formalities, we headed for a bit of sightseeing.
We visited the Asakusa Temple; it was amazing.
It radiated peace and tranquility. Near the temple
was the famous Nakamise Street, a market with
lots of souvenirs to shop for.
The next day we were engaged in an Origami
workshop where we learnt about the paper craft
and even made our very own origami crafts. We
then headed to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center,
where we learnt about the history of Japanese
space exploration. Later on we went to a mall for
shopping and we bought a lot of accessories. The
next day was spent exploring Tokyo. We visited
the Meiji Shrine, followed by the Honda Welcome
Plaza where we met ASIMO, the humanoid robot.
Imperial Palace, Ueno Park, the National Museum
and Akihabara followed.
We drove to Kamakura the next day, where
visited the Hachimangu Shrine, followed by
some interesting shopping, and then a visit to the
Amidha Buddha Statue, which was beautiful. We
then drove on towards Hakone, and on arrival we
enjoyed a cruise on Lake Ashi from where we could
see Mount Fuji in the far distance. Then we took
a ropeway to Mount Komagatake and we trekked
to a small shrine at the peak of the mountain.
The views left us breathless. We checked in to a
traditional Japanese hotel called a ryokan, and
we were excited to sleep on tatami mats on the
floor. We even made green tea in traditional style
and enjoyed it in our rooms. After checking out of
our hotel, we visited the Hakone Open Air Museum
where we enjoyed viewing beautiful pieces of art.
We then boarded the super fast bullet train to
Kyoto. The experience was unforgettable. As we
were waited for the train our eagerness increased.
We reached Kyoto by train, and then spent time
shopping, after which we had a yummy Indian
dinner.
The next day was spent exploring Kyoto. We
visited the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest that left
us speechless. Then we saw the Fushimi Inari
Shrine and the Kinkaku-ji Temple or the Golden
Pavilion. The next day we visited Nara where we
saw the world’s biggest statue of Buddha in the
Todaiji Temple. We enjoyed traditional Japanese
performances at the Gion Corner, where we learnt
about the 6 Japanese art forms. We also visited
the Nijo Castle where we got to learn a lot about
ancient Japanese history and Japanese royalty.
The last day was the best, as we got to spend
the entire day having fun at Universal Studios in
Osaka. We had an amazing time as the rides were
totally breathtaking. Now, the time has come to
bid farewell to Japan and return to India but we
will always remember this unique and fun-filled
experience. Japan will remain in our hearts forever.
Written and Photographed by: Ayushi, Harsimar & Vani
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The students of MRIS, Charmwood & MRIS Gurgaon, Sector 46,
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Exploring the local cuisine of Japan
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Written and Photographed by: Armaan, Divyansh & Nishan
We took a flight from Delhi to Tokyo, and arrived
at Narita Airport, after a 9 hour-long journey. On
arrival in Tokyo we began with sightseeing. Our first
stop was the Asakusa Temple and the Nakamise
shopping street. This was our first interaction with
Japanese culture. After this, we had dinner and
checked-in to our hotel.
The next day was exciting indeed as we were
engaged in an Origami workshop. Origami, as we
learnt, is the art of paper craft where one can make
beautiful creations with the simple use of paper,
just by learning how to fold the paper. There were
many instructors who showed us how to make
various creations. We made a samurai hat, a
swan and a frog; at the end of the workshop we
had a frog race and the winning frog won exciting
origami creations. After lunch we went to the
JAXA Tsukuba Space Center where we got to learn
about Japan’s contribution to space exploration.
We then indulged in our first Japanese shopping
experience. After dinner we returned to the hotel,
excited about the next day’s program.
On our last day in Tokyo, we explored the main
highlights of the city. The day began with a visit
to the Meiji Shrine. We learnt about the practice
of cleansing one’s self before entering the temple
by washing our hands. We visited the inner shrine,
and observed how people pray, which was quite
beautiful. We also prayed and wrote our prayers
on paper and dropped it into the prayer box. We
felt very good after doing this. We then went to the
Honda Welcome Plazas and were very excited to
see ASIMO, the humanoid robot who was up to
many different antics. We loved sitting in the fancy
cars and clicking pictures while posing with the
cars. We also visited the Imperial Palace which
is the official home of the Royal Family of Japan.
After this we visited the Ueno Park, a huge park
in the heart of Tokyo, from where we entered the
National Museum that is home to many collections
of Japanese artifacts. Towards the end of the day
we visited Akihabara, the electronics district of
Tokyo that was huge and very colorful. With this
came to an end our visit to Tokyo, the capital of
Japan and a beautiful city filled with beautiful
people, sights and a rich history.
19. Our first introduction to Japanese religion was at the Senso-Ji Shrine in Asakusa
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20. The entrance to the Meiji Shrine has barrels of Sake, a traditional Japanese drink
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The visit to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center gave us an insight into Japanese space exploration
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A pagoda at the Asakusa Shrine
We got to see a number of space exhibits at the Tsukuba Space Center
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23. The Imperial Palace is a grand building in the heart of Tokyo
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Akihabara is Tokyo’s largest electronics district
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We enjoyed each and everything about the journey.
The second phase of our journey started with a bus
drive to Kamakura. The place was impressively
beautiful. We were astonished by the history of
the city. Its connection with the samurais was very
interesting.
At first we visited the Kamakura Kotokuin temple.
The bronze Great Buddha of Kamakura was a
great attraction for us. The Japanese lunch was
a new kind of experience for us. After lunch we
went to see the natural wonder, Mount Fiji. We
enjoyed a cruise down Lake Ashi; the best thing
about the cruise was the thrilling winds that gave
us a magical feel when it went through our hair
and blew on our faces. After that we went on the
Mt. Komagate ropeway. The view from the top
was breathtaking. Though the day was over with
the sunset, we still had more to look forward to.
We spent the night at a traditional Japanese inn
known as a ryokan. This stay brought us closer to
Japanese culture.
The next day we went to the Hakone Open Air
Museum which has collections of artworks made
by Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo
Mizui and many others. After this we took a bullet
train to Kyoto. We had a shopping session and
after that a much needed Indian dinner. The next
day we visited the city of Nara. In Nara, we visited
a shrine that was very different. It had a Deer
Park, where the deer were very friendly. Then we
went to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine that had
many smaller shrines connected to it. We also
watched Japanese theatre; it was enjoyed a lot by
everyone. The presentations were very beautiful
and enjoyable. This is how we spent our time in
Hakone and Nara, two beautiful cities of Japan.
Written and Photographed by: Lakshya, Masirah & Shaurya
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Deer petting at the Deer Park in Nara
Enjoying the thrilling Bullet Train ride experience
The Hakone Open Air Museum had a number of unique exhibits
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34. KYOTO(RAMJAS SCHOOL, pusa road)
We were welcomed to the dream city of Kyoto
after a very thrilling journey. We had our very first
experience of being left breathless as we embarked
on an amazing train ride in the Shinkansen or
Bullet Train that literally flew at the speed of 300
km/hr; so fast that our cellphones did not even
catch onto any network! When we reached Kyoto,
we spent a bit of time shopping. The next day we
headed to a city called Nara which is very close to
Kyoto. We explored the city and then made our way
back to Kyoto. In Kyoto we witnessed something
known as the Gion Corner performance, a set of six
Japanese art traditions that showcased the culture
of Japan. From a tea-making ceremony to Ikebana
to a puppetry performance and the Kyo Mai dance,
each performance was beautiful and showcased
the beauty of Japan, its history and people.
The next day we visited the Kinkaku-ji Shrine or
Golden Pavilion. It is a temple that is made from
gold leaf, and stands serenely, in the midst of a
beautiful lake. We had an amazing experience at
this particular temple, as we happened to meet
the Chief Justice of India, Justice T.S. Thakur and
other members who were accompanying him on
his journey to Japan. We clicked lots of pictures
with him! Another exciting experience we had in
Kyoto was the visit to the Arashiyama Bamboo
Forest. It was an amazing walk in the midst of
beautiful nature. Another exciting part of the Kyoto
visit was a pizza lunch that was organized for us.
We thoroughly enjoyed eating yummy Dominos
pizza in Japan!
Our experience in Kyoto was something that made
our journey a memorable experience, and left an
indelible mark on us.
Written and Photographed by: Harkirat, Prabhav & Rishabh
38. Watching an artist at work
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest left us amazed
It was fun interacting with the locals!
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The hauntingly beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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“The world is a book and those who do not travel
read only one page” - Saint Augustine
Life is a beautiful adventure and a journey of a
thousand miles begins with a single step. Travel
leads to exposure, in turn leading to awareness.
We arrived in Japan on the 16th of May. Despite
being there for almost ten days, the most influential
times for us was the rain in Tokyo, and the beauty
that spread around and enchanted the entire
environment. The very minute we stepped out of
the plane in Tokyo, we began to feel the difference
around us. Whether it was the universal kindness
we received from everyone we encountered or
the supreme efficiency that we have come to
associate with Japanese transportation facilities,
we knew right away that we were in a new world.
One of the first things that stood out for us, and
still continues to stand out, is the Japanese
standard of efficiency. Whether it is efficiency
of time or space, it is clear to us that this value
is deeply rooted in the Japanese community, a
community who appreciates cleanliness and likes
to help preserve the environment.
One of the things we really liked about Japan was
its policies and regulations regarding cleanliness
and hygiene. Moreover, we also began to realize
that most people in Japan are willing to go above
and beyond what you expect when trying to help
anyone. It was quite a relief because we knew
that we could always find help when we needed
it. Japanese people exhibit such extreme focus
and determination to accomplish their goals. One
of the most common places where this focus
and determination is found is in their workplace,
whether it is a souvenir shop, a restaurant or our
very own Japanese guides who put all their efforts
into helping us explore Japan. Along with all these
wonderful qualities that make Japan an awesome
place for tourists, there are some things that Japan
does differently; be it the religions they follow, the
two main religions being Buddhism and Shintoism,
their temples and shrines, their lifestyles, dressing
sense and eating habits.
For these varying reasons, Japan is unlike any
other country in the world. Japan’s long- standing
history and its culture make it very unique.
Written and Photographed by: Chirag, Chiranjeev & Murli
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The Kyo Mai Dance is a unique Japanese dance where great focus is laid on movement, expression and costume
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A Japanese family greets us at Kamakura
Bunraku, Japan’s traditional puppet theatre
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Universal Studios in Osaka is a big tourist attraction
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Religion plays a very important role in the lives of
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Each shrine or temple in Japan has a set of
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54. Dear friends! I am Aayushi Verma,
a student of Class 12, studying in
the Commerce section of Ramjas
School, Pusa Road. I love dancing,
drawing and reading books. I am
very sensitive and friendly. I respect
my elders and help my younger
brothers and sisters. I am very
choosey about everything related
to my life and me. I am very close
to my friends and parents. I came
to Japan because I love to explore
and understand different cultures.
The people of Japan are polite, well
dressed and kind. I shall always
preserve these golden moments
spent in Japan with my friends.
AAYUSHI VERMA
Never had I imagined that I would
embark on an adventurous and
remarkable journey to the ‘Land
of the Rising Sun’. Hi! I am Chirag
Singhal, a student of Ramjas School,
Pusa Road. This journey to Japan
taught us many crucial aspects that
are very important in one’s life and
I felt as if I was travelling with my
extended family. I embarked on a
journey towards Japanese culture
when we visited the Asakusa Shrine,
and my interest grew as we visited
more of these temples and shrines.
The visit to Tsukuba Space Centre,
the Imperial Palace, Universal
Studios, Deer Park, and bullet train
experience added to the fun element
of the journey.
CHIRAG SINGHAL
Hey guys! I am Chiranjeev Malhotra,
a 15 year old Ramjasian, studying in
Class 11. When EdTerra introduced
the journey to Japan, the first
thought that came to my mind was
how well developed a country Japan
is. It is an advanced and developed
place. The people here are of a very
helpful nature and are kindhearted. I
learnt many things like tackling large
crowds and being disciplined. We
visited many hotspots of the country
like Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Tokyo. Also,
how can I forget the amazing bullet
train ride! At last, I would like to
say, the journey was fun as well as
knowledgeable; also I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures for giving
us this amazing opportunity.
CHIRANJEEV MALHOTRA
Hi friends! I am Harkirat Gill, a
student of Class 11, who is addicted
to humor and making others smile
and laugh whenever I can. My life
is filled with adventure, and this
journey too turned out to be truly
adventurous. The culture in Japan
is very different from the culture
back home in India. Japan is not
only an extremely technologically
advanced country, but where people
have hearts’ of gold! I love playing
football; what I noticed in Japan
was that people are very healthy.
The Land of the Rising Sun also
resembles a land of rising futures.
This journey turned out to be a
lifetime experience and I will fondly
remember it.
HARKIRAT GILL
Hi friends! I am Harsimar Seehra,
a lover of Nature, studying in Class
9, in Ramjas School, Pusa Road. I
love dancing, painting, photography
and exploring new places. I am
interested in understanding different
cultures of the world. Through this I
am able to connect to the different
lifestyles of people from different
perspectives. Japan has been my
dream destination. The people of
Japan are very caring and loving, and
they respect their environment; they
are very organised and disciplined.
This journey to Japan has been a
dream come true; it has made me
more adventurous and confident.
HARSIMAR SEEHRA
Hey! I am Murli Manohar Aggarwal
and I study in Class 11 in Ramjas
School, Pusa Road. I am a confident
boy with aspirations and big dreams.
I want to achieve the best I can in
my life, with a positive attitude.
Our journey across Japan was a
unique and fascinating experience.
We visited the Imperial Palace
and the Deer Park. Our journey
was very inspiring as it helped me
build creative skills and develop an
optimistic attitude towards Nature
and fellow beings. It has made me
more determined towards achieving
my dreams.
MURLI AGGARWAL
54|About The Authors
55. I am Prabhav Gaur of Ramjas
School, Pusa Road. I love electronic
gadgets. I grew up in an environment
of love; my family loves me and I
love my family. My life is simple.
I have an interest in developing
things and that is one reason why
I wanted to visit Japan. I witnessed
a very advanced culture there and I
realized the importance of hard work
and respect for others. I applied
this value to my endeavors by
planning my activities for efficiency.
My upbringing has completely
supported my development and I am
thankful for it. I love taking risks and
I love adventure.
PRABHAV GAUR
I am Rishabh Jain, a student of
Ramjas School, Pusa Road, who
loves speed, like the Japanese bullet
train. My life is all about speeding
on the railroad of happiness. I was
thrilled when I heard about the
announcement of the journey to
the Land of the Rising Sun. I am
not a frequent traveller but when it
came to visiting Japan, this was an
opportunity I did not want to miss. I
love to indulge myself in my favorite
sport, Volleyball. Sometimes I
surprise myself with the things I
do that I am usually unaware of.
Travelling has lifted my spirits and
swept me off my feet. It has changed
my outlook completely.
RISHABH JAIN
Hi friends. I am Renu G Adhikari, a
PGT History at Ramjas School, Pusa
Road. I have always been interested
in observing different lifestyles of
people and the process of evolution
of different cultures. I love to
observe art, architecture, paintings
of the past and present. The
journey to Japan was an exhilirating
experience for me. The visit to
Tokyo and Kyoto were the high
points. Visits to various temples,
art galleries and museums were
informative. Japan reminded me of
a dreamland which one has heard in
stories. It was my first journey with
EdTerra. Ms.Christine was always
there to provide any type of help.
RENU G ADHIKARI
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I am Ruchika Chhabra, a school
counsellor in Ramjas School, Pusa
Road, for the last 18 years. The
journey, organised by EdTerra,
was delightful. It was enjoyable as
well as highly educational for both
students as well as the teachers.
Ms. Christine managed everything
with her loving, caring nature. Japan
has not only progressed in all fields,
but their people are also disciplined,
cultured, warm and welcoming. It
was nice to see the children manage
themselves so well in a different
environment. A special thanks to
Hima Mam, our Principal Mam,
Mrs Mohini Bindra and our school
management for organising this
wonderful journey.
RUCHIKA CHHABRA
I am Shyamala Rani Rao, a Post
Graduate Teacher in Sociology,
who loves travelling, is adventurous
and fun-loving, always eager to get
a hands-on feel of the cultures of
different countries. While travelling
through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and
while winding through the high and
low rise and high-tech buildings with
spotless streets, we encountered
people of diverse economic
backgrounds, with a deep sense
of respect for their long and rich
historical past. Special thanks to Ms.
Christine, who always ensures that
any and every journey is stimulating,
electrifying, and pleasurable. Look
forward to many more inspiring and
motivating journeys.
SHYAMALA RANI RAO
Hey! I am Vani Kaushik, a fun loving
student of Class 12, studying in
Ramjas School. I love to dance
and read horror books. I also like
making new friends. I tend to
transform myself according to the
time and place. I am very calm and
friendly, and devoted towards my
responsibilities and studies. I have
no words to explain how much fun
I had in Japan. It was love at first
sight. Everything was classy, superb
and mesmerizing. The most exciting
part of the journey was the visit to
Universal Studios in Osaka, which
was filled with fun and frolic. I will
cherish this experience for the rest
of my life. Sayonara Japan!
VANI KAUSHIK
56. I am Armaan Kalra, a 12 year
old student living in Gurgaon
and studying in Manav Rachna
International School, Gurgaon,
Sector 46. I like to listen to music
and swim. I like to practice Maths
and study Science. I like electronics
such as gaming consoles. I want
to become a businessman. I also
like cars. I like playing games in my
Xbox. We went to Japan on a journey
organized by EdTerra Edventures.
We were there for 10 days and had
fun. The journey was just amazing.
ARMAAN KALRA
Hi! My name is Divyansh Atree and
I study in Class 9. I like playing,
dancing and singing. A well-known
student travel company, EdTerra
Edventures, planned a journey to
Japan. It was a 10-day journey that
we enjoyed a lot. I was very excited
to be a part of it. When the pre-
departure meeting was held and we
were given details about the journey,
my excitement levels increased
greatly. Our group was a mixed group
with students from different parts of
India, and we enjoyed interacting
with all of them and learning new
things. We went to places like Tokyo,
Hakone, Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. The
best thing was Universal Studios as
the rides there were the best.
DIVYANSH ATREE
Hey! I am Lakshay Atree and I study
in Class 5. I like skating. EdTerra
Edventures is a well-known student
travel company and they planned
a journey to Japan for my school.
When I first heard about it, I was very
excited to go. We traveled in a bullet
train and that was one of the best
parts of the journey for me. We went
to a Honda showroom where we saw
a robot called ASIMO perform many
stunts and tricks. We also visited
the Kamakura Kotokuin Temple.
I enjoyed visiting all the sights in
Japan.
LAKSHAY ATREE
Hola! I am Masirah Khan, a Class
11 student at Manav Rachna
International School, Charmwood.
For many years I have been
interested in drama, reading and
writing. I have a very deep interest
in knowing about different cultures
and traditions, thus the journey to
Japan was a perfect opportunity
to learn the same. This beautiful
‘Land of the Rising Sun’ has a very
rich culture and was very impressive
as well. This land really has great
things to learn from, which I am
going to remember forever.
MASIRAH KHAN
Hi! My name is Nishan and I
study in Class 9 in Manav Rachna
International School. EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known student
travel company planned a journey
to Japan for my school and I had
a great time on the journey. I want
to become a social worker, and I
would like to run a campaign for
poor people. I like playing cricket
and enjoy watching races at the
Budh International Circuit. I travelled
from Hakone to Kyoto in a bullet
train. I also learnt a lot at the JAXA
Tsukuba Space Center. Universal
Studios was amazing. A high point
was meeting the Chief Justice of
India, Mr. T.S. Thakur. This trip will
remain memorable for me.
NISHAN SINGH SIDDANA
I am Pranav Dixit, an 11 year old
child, studying in Manav Rachna
International School, Charmwood. I
love the outdoors and Nature. I play
football, and cricket fascinates me
the most. I am a good speaker and a
good listener too. I am fond of books
and want to be an author when I
grow up. Technology interests me
a great deal, which is why I loved
Japan. Computers and games also
interest me. I am very happy to have
been a part of this journey to Japan,
a truly amazing country.
PRANAV DIXIT
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57. Hey, I am Sanjana Sood and I am a
studentofClass8.Ilove todance and
swim. I loved this journey to Japan,
organized by EdTerra Edventures. It
was a great experience. I especially
loved Universal Studios, the Lake
Ashi Cruise and the ropeway to Mt
Komagatake from where we saw
beautiful views of Mt Fuji. The main
things I learnt on this journey were
adapting to the environment and
working in teams. I enjoyed the
Japanese culture and also tried
some Japanese food. I loved ASIMO,
the humanoid robot at the Honda
Welcome Plaza. As I enjoy art and
craft, I loved the Origami workshop.
I would like to return to Japan as
soon as possible!
SANJANA SOOD
Hey! I am Shaurya Bhalla, and I am
fondly called Shauri. I study in Class
6 in Manav Rachna International
School. I like football and want to
make it my profession. I also like to
play basketball; I dislike waking up
early in the morning. I really enjoyed
the journey to Japan with EdTerra
Edventures. I loved Universal
Studios the most.
SHAURYA BHALLA
Hey! I am Vinirjai and I have taken
a good interest in this journey to
Japan. I am 10 years old and I
study in Class 6 in Manav Rachna
International School, Gurgaon,
Sector 46. I love both outdoor and
indoor games. I am a keen enthusiast
of taekwondo, and I enjoy singing
too. I am patient by nature and
enjoy listening to people and being
kind and polite. The three subjects
I like the most are Math, Science
and Social Studies. When I grow
up I want to become a taekwondo
master or a businessman
VINIRJAI SINGH DESWAL
Japan has always fascinated me.
I always wanted to see its culture,
traditions, strong nationalism, extra
polite mannerisms, dignity and
technological advancement. It was a
pleasure travelling with EdTerra and
exploring Japan through an action-
packed blend of information and
fun. Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hakone and
Osaka presented different flavours
of Japan, insight into their culture.
Special thanks to the Japanese
guides Ms. Yuki San and Ms. Tammy
who enriched us with the basics of
Japanese traditions. I would like to
thank my School Management for
providing this lifetime experience
and EdTerra for making it so
beautiful.
SANYOGITA SHARMA
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