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KnockoutNed
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 Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:35 am Post subject: I made it |
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I arrived a few days ago and just wanted to say that so far this place is pretty awesome. HUGE difference from Thailand (obviously). For some reason I already feel more comfortable here than I ever did over there. I had a great time in LOS, but Japan is just so much more interesting IMO. I will definitely need to learn the language.
This is probably just the honeymoon phase, but I`ll enjoy it while it lasts. |
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Sweetsee
Joined: 11 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Bienvenue, amigo! |
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Shimokitazawa
Joined: 16 Aug 2009
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Location: Saigon, Vietnam
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| Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: I made it |
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| KnockoutNed wrote: |
I arrived a few days ago and just wanted to say that so far this place is pretty awesome. HUGE difference from Thailand (obviously). For some reason I already feel more comfortable here than I ever did over there. I had a great time in LOS, but Japan is just so much more interesting IMO. I will definitely need to learn the language.
This is probably just the honeymoon phase, but I`ll enjoy it while it lasts. |
Yeah, enjoy it while it lasts. I miss that feeling. Once it's gone, it doesn't come back. Now it's just like being back home again with the 9-5. Work is work; you get up every morning go to the office and then do it all over again day after day. I remember the honeymoon stage fondly. Mind you, I'd also rather be living and working in Japan than in Thailand. Thailand isn't a place one goes to work but is best left a vacation destination for those working in the have countries like Korea and Japan. Take a few hundred thousand Yen on holiday and live like a King in Thailand. |
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cvmurrieta
Joined: 10 Jul 2008
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Location: Sendai, Japan
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:02 am Post subject: Re: I made it |
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| KnockoutNed wrote: |
I arrived a few days ago and just wanted to say that so far this place is pretty awesome. HUGE difference from Thailand (obviously). For some reason I already feel more comfortable here than I ever did over there. I had a great time in LOS, but Japan is just so much more interesting IMO. I will definitely need to learn the language.
This is probably just the honeymoon phase, but I`ll enjoy it while it lasts. |
Honeymoon phase was over for me when I was in Sendai but is back now that I am in Tokyo for a few days  |
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bradley
Joined: 28 Mar 2005
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Location: China
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:03 am Post subject: |
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| I enjoyed both Thailand (one year) and Japan (four years), but I'm happiest teaching in China (six years). |
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Shimokitazawa
Joined: 16 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I enjoyed both Thailand (one year) and Japan (four years), but I'm happiest teaching in China (six years). |
Why are you happiest in China? I'm curious to know where you are and why you think it is better.
I'd have though Japan is much better than China. Although I consider Vietnam to be better than China. |
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BanjerD
Joined: 29 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:02 am Post subject: |
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Nicely done. Enjoy it.
I also spent three yrs in Thailand before coming to Japan. I remember my first impression of Japan as being disappointed in the "bland" (or should I say subtle) food.
Now, however, I have a little more perspective and experience and can appreciate both cultures more for what they are.
I really miss Nam Prik Noom and sticky rice for breakfast... but now I enjoy Natto and rice.
Again, savor the experience and welcome! |
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Denizen
Joined: 13 Nov 2009
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Location: Tohoku
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:46 am Post subject: |
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I, too remember first stepping foot in Japan...the wonder of the street vegetable shops, the first scent of tatami, the teamwork displayed watching a mikoshi being bounced on shoulders, and the little metal covering on my balcony that stated in all seriousness, 'Emergency Radder'.
In spite of the eventual rut that we all get into with work and predictability, you can still find adventure by taking a train somewhere, anywhere and try something new every week...there are wonderful foods to sample that include formal Japanese/French cuisine, fugu, different kinds of sake, and a rustic visit to an isakaya.
Enjoy your stay! |
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Cool Teacher
Joined: 18 May 2009
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Location: Here, There and Everywhere! :D
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Conmgratulations!  |
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bradley
Joined: 28 Mar 2005
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| Well, I teach at a university. I never work on Fridays, so I always three day weekends. I get paid for summer and winter holidays. I'm off for more than three months of the year. And I get to teach students who are engaged. Also, I enjoy the courses I teach. And although I'm in mainland China I'm half an hour from Hong Kong. |
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Shimokitazawa
Joined: 16 Aug 2009
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Location: Saigon, Vietnam
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| Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| bradley wrote: |
| Well, I teach at a university. I never work on Fridays, so I always three day weekends. I get paid for summer and winter holidays. I'm off for more than three months of the year. And I get to teach students who are engaged. Also, I enjoy the courses I teach. And although I'm in mainland China I'm half an hour from Hong Kong. |
I'm sure many people would be happy with that work situation. Well done! Enjoy it while it's there. |
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