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Photo Challenge #2: Selfies

::UPDATE:: Today's photo challenge winner is Stella! Her photo is the first one, with fellow YA Sydney in the background.

The second photo challenge is for the best selfie at 東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree

The Tokyo Skytree is a 634-meter broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, and is Japan's tallest structure, offering panoramic views from its Tembo Deck (350m) and Tembo Galleria (450m).

Now it it's up to you! Vote for your favorite photo! You can vote for as many photos as you like. The photo with the most likes or loves by 6pm EST this evening is the winner.

Day 2 on the ground was mostly travel from Tokyo to Osaka, but before they jumped on the Shinkansen the Young Ambassadors walked the iconic Shibuya Crossing and viewed Tokyo one last time from the highest vantage point in 東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree.

They made some new friends too!

Photo Challenge #2 coming soon 📷

Photo Challenge #1

::UPDATE:: The winner of this photo challenge is Cora! Her photo the third one in - streaming pink/purple lights from above. 💖

Throughout the journey, the Young Ambassadors are issued photo challenges. The winning photo gets some extra change for the arcade, double snacks, etc. Students can choose to participate by submitting a photo for us to post here for the public to vote on.

The first photo challenge is for the best Tokyo teamLab Borderless / チームラボボーダレス photo.

Now it it's up to you! Vote for your favorite photo! You can vote for as many photos as you like. The photo with the most likes or loves by 6pm EST this evening is the winner.

Day 1 was spent eating all the delicious snacks the Young Ambassadors could get, visiting Tokyo teamLab Borderless / チームラボボーダレス, and checking out the skyline from Shibuya Sky.

Check our other post for the first photo challenge!

Night sights in Tokyo 🌃⛩️🗼

The 2026 Young Ambassadors landed safely in Japan, navigated the train system with the help of some friendly locals, and did a little sight seeing on their way to their hostel.

Follow along so see this year's adventures!

And they're off! Good luck to the 2026 Young Ambassadors as they travel to Japan 🇯🇵✈️🌏

We had a fantastic time on the CSC Dinner Cruise with Starlite Cruises Friday evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful sunset, delicious dinner, and dancing. The night concluded with a successful silent auction and the Kimono drawing.

Congratulations to Susan Haley who won the stunning wedding kimono donated by past president Lois Sewell.

The Nagano mountainside is a great place to celebrate Greenery Day of Golden Week (a series of 4 national Japanese holidays in one week). The walk to Togakushi Shrine is a serene place to reflect on nature and reset your mind.

Learn more about Golden Week at https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/read-and-watch/golden-week-in-japan-what-is-it-and-how-is-it-celebrated/

Only 2 more days to purchase your tickets for the CSC Dinner Cruise! Enjoy a sunset cruise with dinner and entertainment with us.

https://givebutter.com/csc-dinner-cruise

A Kimono raffle and silent auction will be open during the dinner. Silent auction items include gift cards to local restaurants, a wine & spirits basket, jewelry, and more.

SPIFFS is looking for volunteers to help at their International Folk Festival in two weeks. It's a great opportunity to experience the plethora of cultures that make a home in Pinellas 🌎💖

50th International Folk Fair Volunteer Sign-up (IFF50) We love our volunteers! Time to help at SPIFFS' 50th Annual International Fair. It will be March 5-6-7, 2026, in England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park. We also need help setting up on Wednesday, March 4th, and breakdown help on Sunday, March 8th. Please consider lending a hand at this fantastic cul...