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I have cherry blossom fever!

April 9th 2006
Spring has sprung in Japan...and it's beautiful! (Apparently the nice, moderate weather doesn't last too long, so I have to enjoy it before it gets hot.) It's cherry blossom time, and it's a big deal in Japan. Hanami parites are cherry blossom viewing parties, where family, friends or co-workers gather on large blue tarps under the trees and enjoy looking at the blossoms while having a p ... read more
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Heather McLean
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I've moved from Toronto, Canada to Innoshima, Japan. Toronto: large city, 5 million people, multi-cultural, English speakers, movie theaters/bars/shops, my family/friends, a car or the subway, my bed. Innoshima: small island, 30 000 people, countryside, all Japanese, zero English, no theatres, a bicycle, a futon. These are a few examples of my MAJOR CHANGE! Technically I'm here to work as an English teacher. In reality, I'm here to play with kids in elementary school, hang out with junior high kids and have high priorities of traveling and exploring! Welcome to my travels!... full info
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