hello!

Hello！Nice to meet you.

My name is Karuna Kuranaga.

I am 14 years old.  I am “IWAMI junior high school” student.

I play kendo after school.  Kendo is very hard but it’s fun.

My brother is 10 years old.  He plays basketball everyday.

I have a dog, a rabbit and a parakeet.

I like them because they are cute animals.

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Rachel Cohn-Guthrie :)

Hello Everyone!

I am Rachel Cohn-Guthrie, I am 15 years old and a second year at Burlington High school.


My Japanese name is Minazuki, Mina for short:)
I love to dance, sing, play volleyball, and draw. I was on the Dance team and volleyball team at school, and I am also a part of a a club called International Club(we talk about different cultures help other kids and do international cooking), plus I play basketball! My favorite hobby is taking pictures of people and nature(photography!).

I live in two houses. One is with my mom, and my yellow lab(Teddy) and my black lab(Tula). The other house is with my Dad, and my little Carin terrier(Phoebe). My older sister and I spend equal time with each:) And my aunt lives next door to my mom!

I hope to learn more about Japan when I come and  also see new and old friends! My goals in life are to travel Asia and hopefully work in Asia, then start to make my way into the Manga Industry! Wish me luck and look forward to seeing you all!!  ;D

Hiraga Chika

My name is Chika Hiraga.
I am fourteen years old(3rd grader in JuniorHighSchool = 9th grader).
I play basketball after school.
I like reading books.
I will enjoy welcome party because I want to hear about America's famous places.

My elder brother, Katsumi, enjoyed this program in VT in March 2012.
He lives in dormitory of his school, that's why I will host you in my house though I'm not a high school student.

Hello!

Hi! My name is Yumiko Moriwaki. I live in East part of Tottori.
I'm 17-year-old and a student of Tottori-West high school (which is one of the school you will visit during this program).

As you can see, I play Japanese archery and I'm absorbed in it!
I like talking with my friends, eating, watching movies, listening to music...and so on.


I have 2 dogs, left is Robin, right is Sharp. I love playing with them :)
Is there anyone who has dogs??

I went to Vermont in March 2012 and had a great time there!! I hope you also enjoy staying here and like Tottori :) I'm so excited to meet you!

Greetings

こんにちは! 私 の なまえ は ジュリア です！
Hello~ My name is Julia!

I am 16 years old and a junior at Essex High School. Although I go to school in Essex, I actually live in Georgia, Vermont.

I'm a typical girl who enjoys hanging out, listening to music, shopping, and relaxing. I play the flute with the Essex High School Wind Ensemble (this includes participating in the marching band and pep band!). I am also in the Japanese Club at my school.


In the Vermont summers I love taking family hikes with my dog, especially on off leash trails that lead to the lake!




I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in a few weeks!

Nice to meet you!

Hi~ My name is Morgan Safford.

I'm 17 years old and a senior at Essex High School. I live in Essex Junction, Vermont, with my parents and our three pugs. I have one older sister who lives in a dorm for college now. 

I like watching movies, eating, reading, traveling, etc.

I prefer doing activities in the warmer seasons. I sometimes go to the lake, go camping, just relax, or travel!

I can't wait to meet you all in a few weeks ^^

Greetings from GATP!!

We are really excited about the upcoming exchange in Tottori, Japan!! Participants- please introduce your selves. Where do you live, what school do you attend, what are your favorite places and activities in Tottori and Vermont? Here are several photos from March 24th. I love to snow shoe and go nordic skiing during Vermont's winter.
                                                                                                                                                                                  
 I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in Tottori soon! - Peter Lynch