Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Rodney called on the 4th of July and sent an email later that evening. He is in Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa, Japan. He took a 2 hour train ride from Kyoto at 1pm on July 5th (16 hours ahead of Seattle). He attended a Welcome Party at Daitoku Community Hall with his host family.
The host family is the Sugano's. They have two boys. He said they are very friendly.

You may learn additional information about this city at http://www.city.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp/index_e.html

In Japan, it's 1:30 am on Wednesday morning. When Rodney wakes up, he will go to school at Daitoku Junior High. They will have a Welcome Ceremony for the students. Mrs. Campbell (Eckstein Principal) will give a speech. The students will travel to City Hall for a meeting with the Mayor kf Kanazawa, have lunch, and then a walking tour of Gorakuen Gardens and the Kanazawa Castle.

You may check the time at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?cities=248,234