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The Waseda–Meiji Rugby Match in Kitakyushu

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 A rugby match between Waseda University and Meiji University was held at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu on 7 June. We went to cheer them on. There was a tense moment just before the end, but Waseda University won 28–24. What a win! After that, we went to Kokura Castle.

Exhibition by the Shimura Laboratory at Space LABO

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 Starting in June, an exhibition by the Shimura Laboratory is being held at Space LABO. It is displayed next to the tornado. https://kitakyushuspacelabo.jp/

We took a lab photo on 20 April.

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 We took a lab photo on 20 April.

Welcome_party_19_April_2026

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We had the welcome party on 19 April at   Restaurant: Sumibi-yaki Restaurant Makiba no Oka          炭火焼レストラン マキ場の丘 http://www.makibanooka.com/index.html

Pujiang Mihuatang

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  「蒲江米花糖」“Pujiang Mihuatang”: A traditional specialty from Pujiang County in Sichuan Province, this is a sweet, crispy snack made by binding puffed rice candy with sugar. It is characterized by its roasted aroma, sweetness, and light texture. It is popular as both a snack and a souvenir.

Cherry Blossoms

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 I uploaded these photos, which were taken on April 5. The cherry blossoms are already gone now, though.

souvenir from Xinjiang

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This is a souvenir from Xinjiang. It is a traditional Chinese snack called Hongzao Jia Hetao, made with walnut kernels sandwiched between dried jujubes, or red dates. It is nutritious and popular as a healthy snack.