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njp6
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 Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:07 pm Post subject: where to go? |
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| I've been filling out applications to teach in Japan and I am having trouble deciding where to request a placement. I'm a pretty active person, I like to do a lot of outdoors stuff. While I don't want to live in Tokoyo, I don't want to be out in the boonies either. Any body have any sugestions for a moderate sized city that they enjoyed. I've thought about Kyoto and Okayama but any suggestions are appreciated. |
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:15 am Post subject: Re: where to go? |
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| njp6 wrote: |
| I've been filling out applications to teach in Japan and I am having trouble deciding where to request a placement. I'm a pretty active person, I like to do a lot of outdoors stuff. While I don't want to live in Tokoyo, I don't want to be out in the boonies either. Any body have any sugestions for a moderate sized city that they enjoyed. I've thought about Kyoto and Okayama but any suggestions are appreciated. |
I live in Kyoto if you have any questions about this area. I have just heard a couple of people have been sent to Kyoto with ECC so I think it is possible to get jobs here but there has to be an opening first- they will send you where they need you.
I have been here for four years and enjoy it , plenty to do and close to mountains etc, but its a little on the expensive side to live and it gets freezing cold in the winter- below zero on some days.
I have seen some posts from people in Gifu and the northern part of the prefecture is close to the mountains, good for hiking and skiing, while the south is more urbanised. Havent really been to Gifu but its a fairly small provincial city, probably the same size at Kyoto or smaller. |
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Gordon
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:57 am Post subject: |
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I like Okayama, a nice size city with a great park.
Matsuyama is also a place that many people have liked. (pop. 350,000) |
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grace
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 5:32 am Post subject: |
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I am moving to Matsuyama this December as a matter of fact. I was told by the director and other teachers at the school there, that it's a little bigger than 350 000 people. They informed me that it's got a population of about half a million. Another good aspect about Matsuyama is the fact that it's close to the main island, hence travelling will be convenient and fast I imagine. Gordon, by the way, I love your choice of picture. Each time I look at it, I am nostalgic for Canada. Grace  |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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njp6,
What type of weather/climate do you like/hate? Japan has quite the variety. Also, what type of outdoors stuff are you interested in? |
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Gordon
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:32 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks Grace. The picture makes me feel the same. I live in Takamatsu, so we'll almost be neighbours. |
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njp6
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| Thanks for the replies. In response to what type of climate I like, and I know this won't help, I like it all. I was raised in Wyoming and love snowboard, but I spent the last few monthes in Costa Rica learning how to surf. I like mountain biking and hiking also. Really, if the activity is outdoors and somewhat adventurous I'm up for it. I guess I'm just afraid of getting stuck in the flat countryside. |
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David W
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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| njp6 wrote: |
| Thanks for the replies. In response to what type of climate I like, and I know this won't help, I like it all. I was raised in Wyoming and love snowboard, but I spent the last few monthes in Costa Rica learning how to surf. I like mountain biking and hiking also. Really, if the activity is outdoors and somewhat adventurous I'm up for it. I guess I'm just afraid of getting stuck in the flat countryside. |
Nagano has your name written all over it. |
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Gordon
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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| There isn't a lot of flat countryside in Japan. It's one of the most mountainous countries in the world, not exactly Rockies material though. |
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