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juliecao611 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject: What to bring??

It is that time to start figuring out what to pack as we make the move to the mountains of Nagano. I think we can manage the basics on our own, but would like to know if anyone has any suggestions. We are moving into a furnished apartment, but figure we must bring towels and sheets? Also what makes a good gift for our boss? We plan on bringing some wine, bur would like to make a gift basket of sorts? Any help would be appreciated

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Suggestions abound on this and other web sites. Do a search here, look at the FAQ, and read the Teaching Guide links at www.eltnews.com as well as the info on http://thejapanfaq.cjb.net .

Gifts for the boss? One bottle of wine will do. If you want to go one step further, bring some individually wrapped cakes or cookies for the staff.

JimDunlop2 · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 2286 Location: Japan

stillnosheep · Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 2068 Location: eslcafe

Sheets and towels are (relatively) heavy. Use your luggage allowance for something more valuable/precious/personal and buy them here - besides if you have a futon you'll need fitted futon covers; easy to obtain here.

If you were English I'd say bring decent Teabags but as you're Usanians there's plenty of good brazilian coffee to be gotten here.