Today was the day of Mamasan's big tournament! It was very intense minivolleyball, which is not an oxymoron. Mamasan did some amazing dives and saves, and in the end her team won 3 out of their 4 matches!!
And of course there was an award ceremony at the end- the winning four teams get a box of beer and a new mini volleyball, while the losing four teams get a big box of laundry detergent. Although the latter seems like a humiliating prize, laundry detergent is actually a very common present in Japan, found in all of the local "Gift Corners" of the grocery stores.
Speaking of Grocery stores, when I went to the grocery store to day I was surprised to be greeted by yet another random Japanese mascot. This one was "Yakult Drinkable Yogurt" man promoting Yakult's newest product. Gotta love Japan.
High:Today was an overall very good day for understanding people, and I felt like I have learned a lot.
Low:Test tomorrow! And I keep feel like I'm forgetting some big piece of hw...
Hero: How could it not be mamasan and her team after their awesome match today!
GO MAMASAN!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they could hire you as a mascot for "Best Oldest Grandson"
Love, Grammy and Grampy
Do the white socks mean something different than the black socks? We sure miss you and are looking forward to you coming home!!! Looking forward to seeing all of your pictures and videos.
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mom
Bud--A winner at Go, great bowl maker, etc., sounds great; but don't play Mamasan in mini volleyball, you'll lose and have to buy the box of beer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great family you are with.
Sioux & Karentop
i love all the mascots! they are amazing! and adorable!!
ReplyDeletelove! spot!
p.s. were in Mayne now!! its rly pretty!