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das · Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 15

Hi everyone, I am new here and look forward to conversing with everyone.

I've been interested in these two regions as alternatives to Hokkaido (there is a certain charm about small cities).

I haven't found too many schools in Shikoku other than AMIC and was curious to what people here know about the island and opportunities

Same goes for Sendai..so far I've found James English School but was cautious on why they need the original diploma, and not a copy.

I look forward to your replies Smile

Brooks · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Sagamihara

Shikoku is not bad.
I have been to Ehime, Kagawa, and Tokushima.
I guess it is considered more traditional, but I don`t think that is a bad thing.
Ehime has good pottery and Tokushima has the Awa Odori, which takes place every August.

I liked walking around Takamatsu. I liked the quiet, deserted streets.
It was the opposite of Shinjuku.
Takamatsu has a big park called Ritsurin Koen.

I also liked the traditional music of Tokushima.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I really like Shikoku. I've been here almost 3 years now. I can't really recommend any schools, sorry. Yes, I think Shikoku is a more traditional and slower part of Japan. You will prbably get a better sense of what Japan used to be like than if you lived in Kansai or Kinki.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

worlddiva · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:06 pm Post subject:

hey das!

I didn't want to go to a big city either. My thing was that I wanted nature, trees, mountains and the ocean. Although adapting to Japan has been difficult, I gotta say that I'm really happy with my placement. I'm in the city of Kochi, on Shikoku. It's quite nice. Surrounded by mountains, and the beach is only 15 minutes away. The people in Kochi are really nice and chill. The vibe is more relaxed too.

As for schools, I can't really recommend any either, sorry. If you are looking into the big4, then there is an AEON, GEOS and NOVA here. There are some smaller school too. I met a guy the other day who runs a school here its called Westwood English School, he is a foreigner and has been here for 15 years. Unfortunately, I don't anything about the school so I can't say if it's good or bad. But if you want contact info I can give it to you, just PM me.

Synne · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 269 Location: Tohoku

Akula the shark · Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Posts: 103 Location: NZ

Shikoku is not bad really. It's a pretty affordable place to live, and there are plenty of things of interest. Most of the schools are smaller, although Language House would employ 15-20 teachers. PM me if you want more detailed information.