pokejapan@kyoto

ANA’s maintenance factory visit

I had a chance to visit the maintenance factory of ANA at Osaka Itami Airport with the Rotary club. We visited three factories, which maintain planes B767, A320, and B777 to see the maintenance carried out by the general mechanic, re-painting and the checking of all parts of the airplane. They say that it takes several months and the cost of maintenance is approximately 100,000,000 yen, excluding the cost of parts or replacement parts. As normally these factories are not opened to the public, we were so lucky to have an opportunity to inspect them and take photos.

Four international students from Asia

DBS welcomed eight new international students from spring 2009. Four international students talked together at the common room of the business school. The three of them come from Taiwan, Thailand and Mainland China. The other student has already studied for two years at this school. He was giving information about classes and student life at DBS for the new students. For new students, there are many things they have to do for their new school life. There is a new environment for them here in Kyoto, Japan and a completely new life style. Some help from students who are already studying here is very important and helpful for their new life at DBS. 

Horse racing experience

I had a chance to go to the horse racing in Takarazuka city on a sunny Sunday. This is the third time to go there as one of the events of the Rotary Club. Usually, I am not interested in gambling including horse racing, but I like the special room here to spend the day. This room is located on the top floor of the building of the horse owners and the view from the room is very nice and the whole track of the races can be seen. We could see the goal and wide screen in front of our building. I bet a small amount of money and had the chance to win several times from twelve races. Betting was confusing because of there are many ways to bet such as betting on horses, on groups, for 2 or 3 horses in order, or regardless of order. I tried several ways of betting by asking someone who knew well enough it. But it was so difficult to get more money than the amount I had bet. Though I lost, I could enjoy the unusual event.

Welcome party with “Hanami”, Cherry blossom

At the river side of the Kamo River in Kyoto, a “Hanami Party” was held for the new students of DBS, 6th students by the DBSN (Doshisha Business School Network), which is the alumni organization. More than 40 students, family members, alumni and faculty members came together to enjoy cherry blossom with lunch and beer. It was so beautiful spring day in Kyoto just after finishing the cold weather in winter. By the nice atmosphere with beautiful flowers, water from river, gentle breeze and etc, new people could talk openly at the Japanese traditional ceremony in spring.