Waseda Shibuya Senior High School Festival 2008
This morning I visited Waseda Shibuya Senior High School Festival with my friends. Located at West Coast Road, we took bus 189 and the bus was packed to the brim with many commuters though we all alight unanimously at the same bus stop. XD
The festival is an annual event and this is the 18th year running. The theme for this year is “Run So High” where there are 2 meanings to it. The first being Orchid, which is the national flower of Singapore, and the 2nd where the students aim to stay high in spirits by constantly improving themselves.
Before heading anywhere, my friends and I have decided to fill our stomachs with something first. Purchasing a coupon at S$2 each, we made our way to one of the classrooms.
Mine was the hot cup of tea and the nearest plate, yummy ~<3
Look at the crowd! O_o
My friends and I later participated in some of the games that were held in the various classrooms. We visited all 3 levels, the 3rd level being the least crowded since most of the games were held on the 2nd level. I feel that the longest queue was for the ghost hospital (something like the ghost house in amusement park) and the queue was soooooo long that I didn’t feel like joining. Hence, I visited the less crowded rooms instead.
There was a classroom selling items at a cheap price. I saw Nana volume 19 (raw) going for S$1, Japanese magazines, 2nd hand items and many other mangas there too. A pity there wasn’t Claymore. XD
A peek into the calligraphy room!
A classroom with students’ book reviews.
The dormitories were divided into “male” and “female” but I didn’t take any photos of the dormitory because I felt that it won’t be courteous to do that. Imagine some visitor snooping outside your glass window house and snapping away…baaaaaad. Hence, I took pictures of the many sports facilities instead.
Tennis court and the football field. There’s also an indoor basketball court and a private room for table tennis.
Not forgetting their swimming pool!!! Swimming anyone? ~<3
Overall I had a memorable experience though it was crowded. Everyone was friendly, helpful and I went home with many mini prizes like sweets and biscuits.
Before I left, I posed with the many whales! Lilo to my right, yay! ~<3
Whales. They have…a different meaning in DC.com. >_< Also indoor basketball court. <3
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Damn, we never have things like this in the U.K. Just Open Days where the school tries to pimp itself out as much as possible
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Im always amazed how neat asian schools are.Very nice and everything in one place.I think theres a much higher “we” feeling and loyality among students and their schools with festivals and alike.The Sport facilities are waaaay better than ours.We usually have to use outside facilities for our sportclasses.Thanks for the insight!Just a whale?No dolphin? ^_^
=x i didn’t take that many pictures when i was there yesterday. What time you went ? i only reached the place with my friends around 2pm plus.
School festivals? They didn’t exist where I lived… The closest thing would be the massive parent visitation night where worrywart moms/dads would come ask repetitive questions directed at their kid’s teachers. I feel… sad.
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Oh, now I know the meaning behind the theme… :D
Yup, for a senior high school, they have great indoor facilities.
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Somehow, the first thing that went through my mind was Lucky Star episode 24. Something tells me I’ve been watching too much anime…But I’d love to get my hands on some of those books…
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Oo. Waseda University.
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It’s sad that the Japanese schools in my area don’t organize such events.
Just as Panther has mentioned; nice whale. 
@Panther
What is the different meaning? There are many whales (each of different sizes) lined near the canteen.
@Omisyth
Ah such festivals require lots of man power and preparation so it might be bothersome for schools to hold one. If I remembered correctly, the school has been preparing for this festival since May I think.
@Soshi
Draw Claymore ~<3
@Blowfish
Ah yup, only whales but there are whales of different sizes ranging from small ones to one big one. The smaller ones are to the extreme left of the picture ~
@pp
I was there in the morning at around 11am, left before 2pm I think.
@FFVIIKnight
That sucks. Everything gets complicated and boring when parents are involve.
@Dong
Yeah indoor basketball court! I think that’s the dream of students of some local schools.
@Stifler
Ya, Nana went for $1 each volume and there were many other magazines too. There were also 2nd hand goods like Hello Kitty bags and toys on sale but they were more costly though.
@The Sojourner
The high school is affiliated with Waseda University.
@Shin
Ya the whales are nice, they even have eye lashes if you look close enough.
Is the admission free? Is there going to be another such event?email me.Iwould really want to go
@Evangeline
Admission is free and the event is held annually, hope this infor helps. (:
Any idea when is it going to be taking place in 2009??
is there any news on it?
i heard it’s on 20th sept 2009. haha there was a notice about it in my school.
i’m definitely gonna go take a look! :D