If you’re wondering why I haven’t updated yet, it’s because after 5 longs years I’m back in the Land of the Rising Sun. I flew from Heathrow yesterday to Japan. Long flight, but it could have been longer. After a 2 hour coach ride I found myself in Mito-shi, where I will staying for a few days to get some rest and start my training to be an ALT (a whole 4 days!! Like, wow, intense… (^_^) ). No net access though…
Currently severely “otsukaresama’d”, jetlagged and hungry. I’ve just found the nearest Family Mart (simply the best conbini, hands down! Don’t try and argue with me [search your feelings, you know it to be true {better than 7/11 anyhow}]) and grabbed a quick bento and some snacky bits. Instant ramen for breakfast because I know i’m not gonna be up for the free breakfast the hotel provides tomorrow morning.
So, there will be things to come. And because i’m actually out here now, I can write better posts, with more information and better (and original) pictures! Yay. I’m looking forward to it, dunno about you guys. Off to Furukawa (Osaki-shi) near Sendai on the 22nd, then work starts 1st Sep. Wish me luck!
Dave Smith is an illustrator with great interest in Japan and Japanese culture. Find out more about Dave at