Soroban – A Math Tool – RY Marketplace

Learn the journey of Soroban from China to Japan and how this “math tool” has become an integral part of the curriculum of Japanese learners.
You’ll see different types of Soroban

Description

The soroban, known as the Japanese abacus, is considered to be the first calculator in Japan and has played a significant role in the cultural and educational development of the country. Learning to use one proficiently helps in so many ways:

Develop qualities of concentration, patience, and endurance.
Increases self-confidence.
Leads to greater mental capacity.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Recommended for people who are into challenges, history and Japanese culture.

Meet Our Local Host 

Yumiko Honda is the principal of the Honda Soroban Style Anzan Class school. which was founded in 1937. She says “What people learn in childhood has a great influence on how they live later in life. It is very risky to leave what you are not good at as it is. If you have a lot of things you are good at, your self-esteem will rise and you will be able to improve more and more.” And with this mentality, she teaches kids to adults how to not be afraid of mathematics, but improve yourself to learn this art based on logic.

“Overcoming obstacles can be a great experience of success.” Yumiko Honda.

Itinerary 

Start Time: 1:00 pm Meet Ken at the entrance of JR Ashiharabashi Station
Ride for 7 stops to JR Temma Station with Osaka Loop Line 
Walk 8 minutes.
Start of Soroban Class.
End time: 3:00 pm

What’s Included

A Soroban with paper and pencil needed to take the lesson.
You can take videos and pictures from the experience.

What’s Not Included

Public Transportation 

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed: 2 people
Maximum Capacity: 5 people
Booking Deadline: 5 days before event
Weather Dependent: No
Difficulty Level: Easy
Special Clothing Required: No
Extra Cash: Needed for public transportation 
Ground Transportation: Not included, but we will ride public transport together
Additional Information:  N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email.  Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund,  please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.

Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.