CCTV

Section5 and 6 did CCTV project. It is to introduce about Japanese cultural traditions. Groups introduced yukata, taiko, calligraphy, and so on. Everyone prepared many times this project. People went to Bush school, and performed in front of children. After that, everyone went to CCTV station, and performed in front of cameras. It was a good experience for them!

Starbucks

Starbucks sells coffee mainly. This company was started in Seattle, America in 1971, and is open all around the world now. There are many stores in Salem, and this picture is the store which is in Safeway near Willamette University. Starbucks is popular and people can get orders to go, so many people visit every day. The president is Howard Schultz. People can buy commodities various places except the store. And this company sells tumbler and mug, so Starbucks is still used by many people.

The Oregon State Capitol

The Oregon State Capitol was built on October 1, 1938. It is the building which is the center of Oregon. This building is near Willamette University. The building was burned several times, a part of the ruins are left now. The building rebuilt some times, the newest building was built in 1938. There is a statue that is made from gold foil on the top. 

First of all, the building that was built in 1850 was used as hold the meeting. After that, the building was burst, and the Oregon State Capitol was put on Salem in 1864. The first government office building was burn in 1855, and second building was used until 1935. Third building that is newest building sometimes redecorated. Now, the Oregon State Capitol is built as a symbol.

NBA Basketball Game!

Some TIUA students and Willamette students watched NBA basketball game in Portland on March 15. It was first time for me to watch the basketball game in America. It was so fun!! People arrived at the place, the game already started. And our seats were in the back. The game was a close match, so people were very excited. It was surprised at the spectators booed the player. In japan, almost audience doesn't boo. American's basketball player are so cool. They were a terrific basketball player. Some people bought goods. T-shirt, towels, and uniforms. The game made people exciting!

PowWow

Many people saw the PowWow on March 12. It is a festival about Native Americans.
The dance was a constant sound of the drams, and this was an unfamiliar sound. Children joined the dance with their parents, it was so cute. Also, the clothes were very unique which made of plumage and various cloths, so it was very showy. One of the stores sold many stones; people can make necklace, bracelet, and key ring that made from tones. The PowWow made people feel interested.