On June 8th and 9th, the Youth Ambassadors spent time in Tokyo to experience other facets of Japanese culture.
The group’s Tokyo visit began with a stop in Asakusa. In addition to touring Sensoji Temple and exploring the many unique eats and treats of Nakamise Dori, one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets, the Youth Ambassadors stopped by Wanari-ya for a lesson on the art of Edo textile dyeing.
With custom indigo-dyed handkerchief in hand, the Youth Ambassadors also made stops at Tokyo Tower, Shinjuku and Meiji Jingu.
-Images courtesy of Chiba City International Association