Japan - 2 weeks worth of Journal XD
View my photos of Japan here: http://yuzu-no-j-shashin.blogspot.com/
MONDAY 8TH SEPT
I finally made it after a very long journey!
My suitcase will be catyching up with me soon, as a delivery company is bringing it.
I remembered to take some clothes out, but I didn't take out any pyjamas for last night >_<
I've taken lots of photos of my room. It's well cool, I wanna stay here forever <3
Although I'm in dire need of lots of things such as a kettle, spare bedding, stationary, food/drinks etc
I bought a french stick, miso soup and cup noodles. I just had to microwave the water instead of boiling it.
haha I just discovered a kotatsu heater underneath the low down table (you well get pins and needles sat down here but the tatami is quite comfortable!).
Don't need it right now though, it is quite humid!
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SATURDAY 12TH SEPT
We went to the university campus for the first time on Friday.
I saw a zoo next to the university on the way in. I really wanna go there ^_^
We had a meeting where everyone introduced themselves and the teacher talked to us about what would be happening next week.
We also got our mobile phones, they are very fancy!
I wish I had opted in for the mobile internet thing now. I think that's why I can send messages via SMS but not messages. Maybe I can sign up to it later.
I got my bank stuff sorted, it didn't take as long as I expected. Now I gotta figure out how to deposit and withdraw money O_o
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MONDAY 14TH SEPT
Well, the placement test wasn't the monster I expected.
There was one test for general grammar and one for comprehension.
However I was so hungry, headachy and tired by the time we got to the comprehension paper, I kind of skim read for the bits I needed so I could answer the questions quickly.
After the test I went to my flat to freshen up, dump my stuff and chill for a bit.
Then I went to Higashimatsuyama and made some Purikura and got ice cream with a friend. I love the Purikura, I wanna make lots while I'm here <3
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TUESDAY 15TH SEPT
Well, today we got separated into our levels.
There are 4 levels - level 1 is for beginners and level 4 is for students who are capable enough to take other classes with the native Japanese students.
So how is it I ended up in level 4??? Especially when I didn't put all my effort into the test.
I'm going to give the level 4 classes a go, but I fear it may be too high a level for me.
I will most likely end up going into level 3, so I don't have a mental breakdown XD
I have to choose which classes I want to take before tomorrow morning.
So far, I have chosen: Japanese language, Japanese culture, 2 kanji classes (level 3 and level 4) and German.
I need to choose 2 more now :3
korekara ganbarimasu yo!
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SUNDAY 20TH SEPT
Today I suppose has been the most eventful since we chose our classes.
I've been down with a sinus headache for a few days, so didn't do too much.
Although, some painkiller called Mogifen with like 3 anti-inflammatories in it, seems to be dampening down the pain, although it's making breathing a bit of a chore.
I got adventurous - charged up my PASMO and headed towards Tokyo.
I took the Tobu Tojou line from Kita Sakado to Ikebukuro and hung around there for a while to try and find CLOSET CHILD (a lolita clothing and BJD clothing shop) and MANDARAKE (a manga and cosplay shop).
Luckily as I was heading towards the train station there was some parade/fair on.
So I took some photos as the parade passed through.
I wish I knew what it was for though ^^;
After that, I got on the JR Yamanote line and went in search of the Pokemon Center in Hamamatsuchou.
Luckily it was well signposted from the Hamamatsuchou station and it was only opposite and slightly to the right of the station XD
I loved it there, even though it was packed! I'll definitely be going back, since it's so easy to find!!!
I managed to download some Pokemon event mystery gift for a special Pikachu field in the Heart Gold/Soul Silver walker while I was there.
There were lots of Pokemon Halloween merchandise, and there will be more in October!
MONDAY 8TH SEPT
I finally made it after a very long journey!
My suitcase will be catyching up with me soon, as a delivery company is bringing it.
I remembered to take some clothes out, but I didn't take out any pyjamas for last night >_<
I've taken lots of photos of my room. It's well cool, I wanna stay here forever <3
Although I'm in dire need of lots of things such as a kettle, spare bedding, stationary, food/drinks etc
I bought a french stick, miso soup and cup noodles. I just had to microwave the water instead of boiling it.
haha I just discovered a kotatsu heater underneath the low down table (you well get pins and needles sat down here but the tatami is quite comfortable!).
Don't need it right now though, it is quite humid!
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SATURDAY 12TH SEPT
We went to the university campus for the first time on Friday.
I saw a zoo next to the university on the way in. I really wanna go there ^_^
We had a meeting where everyone introduced themselves and the teacher talked to us about what would be happening next week.
We also got our mobile phones, they are very fancy!
I wish I had opted in for the mobile internet thing now. I think that's why I can send messages via SMS but not messages. Maybe I can sign up to it later.
I got my bank stuff sorted, it didn't take as long as I expected. Now I gotta figure out how to deposit and withdraw money O_o
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MONDAY 14TH SEPT
Well, the placement test wasn't the monster I expected.
There was one test for general grammar and one for comprehension.
However I was so hungry, headachy and tired by the time we got to the comprehension paper, I kind of skim read for the bits I needed so I could answer the questions quickly.
After the test I went to my flat to freshen up, dump my stuff and chill for a bit.
Then I went to Higashimatsuyama and made some Purikura and got ice cream with a friend. I love the Purikura, I wanna make lots while I'm here <3
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TUESDAY 15TH SEPT
Well, today we got separated into our levels.
There are 4 levels - level 1 is for beginners and level 4 is for students who are capable enough to take other classes with the native Japanese students.
So how is it I ended up in level 4??? Especially when I didn't put all my effort into the test.
I'm going to give the level 4 classes a go, but I fear it may be too high a level for me.
I will most likely end up going into level 3, so I don't have a mental breakdown XD
I have to choose which classes I want to take before tomorrow morning.
So far, I have chosen: Japanese language, Japanese culture, 2 kanji classes (level 3 and level 4) and German.
I need to choose 2 more now :3
korekara ganbarimasu yo!
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SUNDAY 20TH SEPT
Today I suppose has been the most eventful since we chose our classes.
I've been down with a sinus headache for a few days, so didn't do too much.
Although, some painkiller called Mogifen with like 3 anti-inflammatories in it, seems to be dampening down the pain, although it's making breathing a bit of a chore.
I got adventurous - charged up my PASMO and headed towards Tokyo.
I took the Tobu Tojou line from Kita Sakado to Ikebukuro and hung around there for a while to try and find CLOSET CHILD (a lolita clothing and BJD clothing shop) and MANDARAKE (a manga and cosplay shop).
Luckily as I was heading towards the train station there was some parade/fair on.
So I took some photos as the parade passed through.
I wish I knew what it was for though ^^;
After that, I got on the JR Yamanote line and went in search of the Pokemon Center in Hamamatsuchou.
Luckily it was well signposted from the Hamamatsuchou station and it was only opposite and slightly to the right of the station XD
I loved it there, even though it was packed! I'll definitely be going back, since it's so easy to find!!!
I managed to download some Pokemon event mystery gift for a special Pikachu field in the Heart Gold/Soul Silver walker while I was there.
There were lots of Pokemon Halloween merchandise, and there will be more in October!