the school marathon enkai

so of course having a hard and trying day called for some relaxing beer guzzling, sake downing, and food stuffing with the fellow teachers. we call these things enkais in japanese - a two hours all you can eat and drink party. there's enkai for everything - special days, holidays, and coming and leaving parties for people. soon is our bon enkai - next week - the winter holidays enkai; most teachers will attend this one. all the enkais range in very small (7-8 people) to very large (as much as 100 or more, i'm not sure, i don't know the about the biggest enkai ever).

enkais are just so great because it allows inebitions to breakdown, letting people mix, mingle, and talk with people whom they don't normally chat. particularly me. several teachers are a little apprehensive at trying their fading english skills during the work day. but get a few beers in 'em - and boom - they're ready to roll. it's always entertaining getting drunk with your normally reserved teachers.

so gather we did for party!