Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - SNI last full conference day

 I enjoyed the usual yummy buffet seated on a stool by a window and by one of our Rembrandt seven. We communicated using Google translate which was fun. After photos of us and two more persons who came we for the day we took more photos at the hotel as well as exchanging contact information before our plenary sessions.

The first of three was about virtual reality and its use teaching CPR. MG friend Maria from Indonesia volunteered to wear the visual face gear. It was fascinating.  The second speaker  described the history of school nursing in Japan. From the description Japsnese communities responded to wide spreading diseases and the two world wars when strong and healthy soldiers were needed.  Then the population increased and concern for clean water and sewage disposal were important.  Social concerns such as STDs and alcohol and drug use and HIV needed attention.  Since that time social issues such as student mental health have been added to the school nurse. It was eye opening, and upon reflection I agree that community issues are often health issues and are brought to schools. 

Our third presenter involved us in seeing the barriers, support, and joys of health teaching.it was a positive conclusion to a full morning.

A Bento box lunch with rice, chicken, fish, tempura, meatball, and vegetables was especially enjoyed with a new Japanese friend. (I wish I had brought more business cards.)

The afternoon session concerned recognizing student mental health issues, we practiced listening and also conferred in small groups regarding case studies in which we needed to identify a possible mental health issue a d plan neutral and helpful response.

J attended a presentation by four high school students regarding their volunteer service on helping rebuild communities on the west coast after a recent earthquake  and on the east coast and in Cambodia.  They read their messages in English, and they communicated their stories well.

The banquet was Japanese; we toasted with beer, almost every course was presented in more than one lacquer container, and each was a sight to behold. I have photos. We were entertained with children and youth presenting karate which left me breathless.  Then two groups of women in colorful kimonos danced several traditional dances. Then they danced around the banquet hall and encouraged us to join them, which we did. This all occurred while food was being served and eaten, and the servers kept their cool. Then the local brass band entertained us with popular tunes.

It was time to clear the banquet hall, but we were reluctant and gathered for another group photo.  It was differed from our welcome reception group ohoyom for the Japanese delegates, and some international ones, too, wore kimonos. 

Feeling jovial and as we waited for our hotel shuttle we shared addresses and photos and lots of laughs. The poor guy in the hotel elevator with six of us giggling as we rose to our rooms.

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