Keeping myself amused at the airport, with a bottle of Pocari Sweat. Does anyone find "Sweat" appetizing? Not me! Actually, now that I've had it, it's a refreshing sport-drink!
'Heza', of the island August 3rd 2005 Welcome to Innoshima!
Today we met all of the JETs going to Hiroshima prefecture. We flew to Hiroshima airport, and arrived in the early afternoon. It was the fastest flight of my life...I think because I was extremely anxious! At the airport there were many supervisors and older JETs waiting in the lobby with welcome signs.
There was my sign 'Innoshima...Welcome'with two Japnese men standin ... read more
Asia » Japan » Hiroshima 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'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