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This is the beginning of my second day in Japan. But first, here’s a recap of yesterday. I woke up at 4 am which means I had only 4 hours of sleep. I wandered aimlessly in the Yamasa Student Village. I spotted a bunch of of magazines and started to read one of them. When the sun came out I remembered that I needed to eat. I went to the mini stop 3 meters from the Village. I bought something with fried chicken, rice, and an unidentified food. It was really good. I drank a bottle of Aquarius. It tasted, well I can’t describe. It is not an enjoyable drink, but it does the job of removing the thirst. I had a cup of a Coffee jelly. Then I wandered again aimlessly in the Student Village for an hour. I went outside again for a short walk. Then again I returned inside. The thing is that my roommate was still sleeping and I did not wanted to awake him too early. At 7 :30 am I returned to my room. I turned on my laptop and checked my email. I took a shower, and I was ready for exploring. I went to the Daiso 100 yens store. I bought 2 plates, fork knife, and the likes. A coffee mug and a small glass. I went back to my dorm. My roommate, his friend and roommate were awaiting me. The British man offered us to show us the route to the Yamasa Bulding. The women joined us too. Then we went to the 100-yen shop. I had myself some other stuff to buy. School supplies and a wastebasket. Then a short walk at the Seiyu Depato because we needed to check for futons and pillow. The bean pillow supplied with the Yamasa futon is very hard and not very good at all. So after some of us ate a bite, we went back to pickup the bulky foams and pillow.
My Taiwanese roommate tried to tell me something about a form for school. I was not able to understand him. So I followed him to the school at the student services office. I was just a form all in Japanese that I had to sign, one for the course and one for the room. They also made copies of my passport with the visa and the landing permission.
It was the end of my day. I forgot to buy any food. I replied to about 10 emails. I went to the mini stop, took a sandwich and a “Café au lait†bottle. At 6 pm. I hit the bed.
And now I am awaken at 4 am again… I am typing this from the student village lounge with the wi-fi connection. Two guys are watching tv, an English show about old cars.
Today is my placement test at 9 am. I need also to buy groceries.
Maybe I will manage to make some other new friends. But I am shy, so please, you need to talk to me first. I am easy to spot; I carry a tissue box with me.
Ja!
Hey,
I was there this morning at 9am. I was the one that left right away because I handed in a blank sheet of paper
I didn’t know you’d be carrying a tissue box with you, but I’d really like to meet up with you. I tried emailing you, but the email came back. I’m the in the Student Village but am doing nothing the rest of the day. Email me!
Brian
Hello fellow Canadian. I hope you are enjoying Japan. I lived in Japan for a short while in 1998. I will be going back to teach ESL for a few years.
You have a nice looking web site
I have a question for you. I was told that I will need a certificate of eligibility to obtain a working visa.
You have to provide your university diploma but I was wondering if it has to be the original or certified copy? I got my Masters at the University of Phoenix which is a new university so I want to make sure that the immigration office in Japan recognizes my university. Should I warn my school that the immigration office in Japan will be calling to verify my alumni status?
How are you enjoying Japan? There are many cute girls. I’m sure you are having a blast
Cheers !