Okasan and Otasan July 5th 2008 My first day teaching at my new school in Daishin had me on the doorstep of probably the most generous and hospitable families I have ever met. As I was 5 hours early for my classes that day (I was only new so that’s to be expected) I met my Japanese Teacher Chikako for the first time and she was telling about the family who lived next door to the school. After preparing my lessons she offered ... read more
Asia » Japan » Iwate » Morioka In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more
I’m a 24yr old Brisbane Chick heading to the BIG SMOKE...actually not really, but I am taking the plunge and moving to Japan in March to teach English! I will be living in the Iwate prefecture in North Japan. I've herd it's extremely cold in that area, a huge difference compared to the hot & humid Brisbane. I am going with my best-friend Megan; no doubt will be doing some Karaoke (after a few sake of course) should make for some interesting pics! As we’ll be living in the snow filled Iwate we’ll be doing lots of skiing as well, I’ve never seen the snow before - YIPPIE! I’ll be sure to ke... full info