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June 26, 2002

Here's a group of happy folks from Idaho! Students from Boise strike a pose at "base camp" at the Olympic Village. Can you tell that they've been hanging out with students from Japan? It's easy. Many of them are now flashing the ubiquitous "peace" sign. Is it real or plastic? Restaurants in Japan traditionally have displays of plastic food. This particular display is just outside of the Olympic Village cafeteria and shows the NP:J students what they will see on their breakfast menu. Miso soup! Oishi!! (Delicious!) It's not Starbucks, but it's the next best thing you can get at the Olympic Village. The Friends Coffee Shop offers delicious caramel lattes and snacks, fresh Danishes, and prosciutto sandwiches. Here's a "chizu" (map) of the Olympic Village. The Central Building of the Olympic Village is too large to catch in one shot. The main door to the lobby is in the lower right corner of the photo. To the left on the second floor, you will see the most important room in the entire complex--the cafeteria! You walk a lot in Japan so appetites are typically very healthy!

No matter how often you visit Tokyo, it's easy to get lost here, believe me! Countryman-sensei from Jefferson High is always certain to check in with the NP:J tour specialist to clarify directions and transportation. Welcome to Fort Knox, Olympic Village style! These safety deposit boxes are located in the lobby of Building "A," the students' dormitory. The Olympic Village has an information guide that is truly user friendly. This screen operates by touching the screen to gain more information and---best of all---the information is accessible in English! Curves? Angles? Off-beat design? At the Olympic Village, you can see a little bit of everything and none of it is dull!