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jeanniebayb

Random musings about Japanese things

Jul 27, 2007 09:23

Tsukareta (tired)! Cleaning, some packing (still have more to do), writing farewell/thank-you notes and baking lots of treats for my collegues. And I had my final sobetsukai (farewell dinner party) last night with my collegues from school (and I saw one of my favourite teachers, Kitano-sensei, who was transferred to another school in far away ( Read more... )

japan ch 1: jet and rural living, other miscellaneous stuff

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myrial_pearls July 27 2007, 08:53:10 UTC

Wow ... what an experience! I hope to do JET one day too, though it'll probably be later rather than sooner. It just sucks that they start the program in the middle of the year instead of the start of the year.

How strange that they are so strict when it comes to food! Did you follow with what the customs over there were?

jeanniebayb July 30 2007, 00:01:18 UTC

Hi myrial_pearls,

I would encourage you to go on the JET program - it's a great way to explore Japan, and it's a nice-paying job with lots of benefits for fresh uni grads.

Food is a big culture in Japan. It's amazing how food-centric they are. When I cook at home, I can't say that I follow the customs (for eg, as much as how refreshing cold noodles can be in summer, I like my noodles hot, y'know?). But when it comes to eating out, or buying food, then I have to go with what's in season.

Speaking of what's in season, I love summer fruits! The peaches are so d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s! Expensive in Japan, but hey, it's worth it :) The quality of fruits in Japan are pretty good, whereas I've found that fruits in Perth have been kinda hit-and-miss in the past couple of years, especially with stone fruits.

honeysweetie July 29 2007, 08:05:07 UTC

Its so nice to miss places and food and thing...I want to miss Perth already...but unfortunately it doesn't seem like its gonna happen anytime soon :S

jeanniebayb July 30 2007, 00:05:52 UTC

I always say - don't delay doing the things you can do now :) Back in Perth, one of my fears was delaying the exploration of the world until I was too old and 'settled' to wanna do it..

Funny thing, someone on the plane on my Friday flight to Tokyo asked if I miss Perth - I said no, because I like to travel. I wonder if I will miss the Noto?

Life is too short to experience everything!