A cruise ship "Star Legend" made her second port call at Miyako on Sep. 24, 2018. We were engaged in supporting the passengers and crew members in various parts of the city, and in offering services at the wharf such as kimono try-on, foreign currency exchange, and serving free meal (Miyako Ramen), etc.
A lot of students and citizens helped us as volunteers. The members of the calligraphy club of Miyako High School offered a service of writing the names of the passengers and crew members in Japanese characters, and the members of Yamaguchi Taiko Drum Club gave a performance.
62 students and 5 citizens joined us as volunteers. Each of them knew well what her or his role was, dealing flexibly with the circumstances. A foreign passenger told us "I was so happy to see young students trying to welcome us and help us". We hope that the foreign tourists enjoyed their time in Miyako during their short stay.
Star Legend at the port of Miyako
Staffs at the information booth
