Introduction

Hello! This blog is part of my project assignment for one of the modules that I am currently taking in school now, namely Tourism, Culture and Society.

Honestly, I am still a little confused about what this module is about and how am I suppose to go about doing all the project and assignments (including this one). So I am just going to do it my way and hope it turns out well.

Basically, I am suppose to make this into some sort of a travel blog - something informative about the destination I choose to do on (some of you would probably have guessed the country already). I am to talk, comment and reflect about the culture and 'Disneyization' of the place. Wonder what's 'Disneyization' all about? I will talk about it more in some other posts.

Since we are suppose to do this assignment on a blog, I am just going to really blog-it-out. The tone that I will be using is semi-casual (if there is such a thing) and I will try (real hard) not to make any grammar or language-related mistakes. After all, this is a project... assignment... school-stuff... well, you get the idea. Some of you may already have an idea what am I talking about (semi-casual) after reading this post. To put it simply, this will be some sort of a little girl's diary, only with an aim - to pass this module.

Anyway, are you wondering what is the title of this blog all about? For those who have guessed it, great job. For those who didn't get it, I will be doing on the country Japan, particularly on Chiba Prefecture. I have been there once, last year, and it was an awesome experience. Itato has the meaning of 'was' in Japanese. I am trying to say that this blog is about my trip to Japan "was" -fill in the blank-.

"I" or "い" means "行った", which means "been (there)".
"T" stands for "Tabetta" or "食べた", which means "ate".
"A" stands for "Asonda" or "遊んだ", which means "played".
"T" stands for "Tanoshikatta" or "楽しかった", which means "enjoyed/had fun"
"O" stands for "Oboeteitta" or "おぼえていた", which means "remembered"

If you are wondering, my answer is no, I am not a pro in Japanese Language. I have only passed my Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 4/Number 5, something to be proud off but nothing to boast about - I know of one girl in my class who is much better in it than me.

Anyway, this post is getting longer, or too long perhaps? I guess I am quite excited about this assignment after all. Reason? Next post...