Omedetto!

The running team (ekidan) at our school placed 5th in the national competition on Christmas Eve...yay! Omedetto gozaimasu! Here is a video of the ouendan ("cheer" team) giving them a right proper salute at the award ceremony yesterday in the gym. Whenever I see these guys perform, I can't help but wonder what they'd say if they saw what American cheerleaders wear and do...