Today’s event was fantastic, and the reception was even better. Everything is going very well so far, and I have great respect for all of the Japanese debaters that I have met so far. Japanese debate is a very vibrant and exciting community to be a part of.

Tomorrow is one of the most anticipated events for me of the tour – a debate and a talk at a Japanese high school. I’m very curious and nervous at the same time. I hope to post some pictures and video from this very unique experience. I am pretty nervous mostly I think because I will be one of the first lecturers on the benefits and basics of debate these students have heard from. I hope to be engaging and entertaining at once.

More details to come tomorrow after it is over. Right now we have had a 14 hour day of travel, debate and activities, so it’s time to crash!