Thank you all for coming so early this morning to give us such a warm send-off.

My name is Ryota Amoh, the 6th Grade English Teacher. Ms. Tanami, the principal of Ikeda Elementary School, and I will be updating you over the next three days during this trip. Please check the website regularly for updates!

We hit a bit of traffic this morning, but we’re now taking a short break at the Katsuo Service Area. We’re still on schedule to arrive at the hotel before noon.