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PAULH
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Location: Western Japan
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| Wow, from what I read, it sounds like it can be quite a challenge to go home in terms of cost and time. Good thing I'm being very pro-active about researching hobbies/interests/extracurricular activities that I can do in Japan (that I'm already doing at the moment). I'm going to have to rely on these activities to sustain me, especially if and when homesickness hits. |
Jazz, there are absolutely TONS of things you can do here, its usually people either dont have the time or the money, or it costs so much to do anything or to get anywhere. As you know now salsa is big here if thats what you are into, but i guess it means spending a lot of money on booze and entertainment. Niteclubs here are expensive though its cheaper for women to get in and they have women's nights. I dont know what salsa costs though.
Virtually anything you would want to do is possible (though scuba diving is not that great here and theres not much ice hockey) if you have the time and money. There are ways to combat homesickness and thats to keep busy, maybe see a Canadian movie or something thats close to home. Watch ice-hockey on cable or something.
I find I dont miss home or get homesick all that much, but im from New Zealand and like Apsara I miss the beaches and nature and wide open spaces. C'est la vie. Japan is my home, or it has been for the last 19 years. |
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Jazz1975
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
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Location: Zama, Kanagawa
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| Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:12 am Post subject: |
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| Jazz1975 wrote: |
| Wow, from what I read, it sounds like it can be quite a challenge to go home in terms of cost and time. Good thing I'm being very pro-active about researching hobbies/interests/extracurricular activities that I can do in Japan (that I'm already doing at the moment). I'm going to have to rely on these activities to sustain me, especially if and when homesickness hits. |
Jazz, there are absolutely TONS of things you can do here, its usually people either dont have the time or the money, or it costs so much to do anything or to get anywhere. As you know now salsa is big here if thats what you are into, but i guess it means spending a lot of money on booze and entertainment. Niteclubs here are expensive though its cheaper for women to get in and they have women's nights. I dont know what salsa costs though.
Virtually anything you would want to do is possible (though scuba diving is not that great here and theres not much ice hockey) if you have the time and money. There are ways to combat homesickness and thats to keep busy, maybe see a Canadian movie or something thats close to home. Watch ice-hockey on cable or something. |
I TOTALLY AGREE with everything you say here, Paul. This is why, in addition to trying new things, I feel strongly about continuing many of the activities I do now when I'm in Japan, eg. salsa. Hence, the very thorough research into activities on my end. As for booze & entertainment, it won't be much of an issue as the salsa scene is not big on drinking. I also have plans to explore Japan, particularly Kyoto, where I can gain some insight into the geisha culture. I'd also like to go to Thailand as well for starters. My plan is to keep myself occupied with activities outside of teaching English. The point? The world is my oyster and I am here to explore it. I will be FINE once I get to Japan. Homesickness will hit me, but I WILL survive it. I do appreciate you lookin' out for me  . |
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PAULH
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| Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:26 am Post subject: |
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| Jazz1975 wrote: |
| [Homesickness will hit me, but I WILL survive it. I do appreciate you lookin' out for me . |
here's some good stuff on culture shock by the way, and a few dont make it past the immigration gates of Narita airport. that wont be you of course.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer.html  |
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Jazz1975
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
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Location: Zama, Kanagawa
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| Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:36 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link. And you're right...I WON'T be turnin' back once i get past the immigration gates of Narita Airport. Very optimistic, yet realistic at the same time  .
<-----Survivor. |
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