On Saturday, April 23rd, I had the chance to participate in the Bamboo Shoot Hunt event organized by ICC.
The bamboo shoot hunt took place at the Tokorozawa campus, located about 30km northwest of Tokyo. The place is located in the middle of nature, so I was able to discover a new side of Waseda University.
First, I was impressed by the size of the bamboo. The staff explained and showed us in detail how to dig up a bamboo shoot, and then, armed with a pickaxe, it was our turn to try. It was harder and more physical than it looked! But with the help of the staff, I was able to dig up two bamboo shoots. It was the first time I tried this kind of experience. I felt like I was in the Animal Crossing game! We were even able to bring the bamboo shoots home to cook them.
After the bamboo hunt, we went to a classroom to play games and chat together. I was able to make new friends. Then some of us went to the Totoro’s Forest, a place related to the Ghibli movie. It was very pleasant to walk in the forest in such beautiful weather.
It was my first time attending an ICC event, and it hadn’t even been two weeks since I arrived in Japan. I’m really glad I went! I highly recommend that you attend ICC events. They allow you to discover new experiences, make friends and enjoy cultural exchange.
(photo by author)
