Christmas Party 2017!

Brrrrrrrr, it's cold. Or as they say in Japan, ブルブル "buruburu".

We escaped from the cold snap on Friday night with a Christmas noodle party!

↓ Off to E-Kagen on Sydney Street. Spot the Step Up Japanese students...

We started the night off with a film title quiz: guess the (non-Japanese) film title from its Japanese translation.

Everybody did well, but there were a few tricky ones in there too.

↓　Intense concentration.

↓　Special thanks to Phil for making an appearance despite having to rush off to host his own event the same night!

It wouldn't be a Christmas party without crackers - these ones had Japan-themed jokes in them too.

I have just realised I didn't take any pictures of the food. Pictures of people are much nicer, don't you think?

The food was great though!

E-Kagen has a real family-style feel, and an open kitchen so you can see your dinner being prepared.

↓　Full bellies. Massive thanks to all the staff at E-Kagen for hosting such a big group of us.

↓　Excellent Christmas jumpers.

↓　Off to the pub for a mulled wine. Or as they say in Japan, ホットワイン ("hotto wain").

↓　Impromptu kanji practice. 

Thanks for another great year everyone! It's an absolute pleasure to work with such wonderful students.

メリークリスマス (Merry Christmas) - and stay warm!