My Job

So, what is it that I do? I work in Junior high schools, in a small town in Hokkaido, Japan. I will be here for at least two years but, maybe more. I am an assistant language teacher (ALT). I help, the Japanese teachers teach English. Its a very fun, and rewarding job.



I love getting to teach, especially when they let me throw fun parties.
This picture is from Halloween. I had the 1st years cut pumpkins and the 2nd years got to play the gross game.

Besides teaching though, in Junior High Schools I am also here to help promote international understanding. I do this by helping out with community events, or planning. Also, I try to talk to anybody that wants to. It's great, living here. But, it can be hard.

Noboribetsu

Noboribetsu is made up of three different sections. First there is Noboribetsu. This area is the tourist area and there are many things to enjoy.



Like this aquarium made to look like a Denmark castle. Besides that there is also
a ninja park, bear park and a volcano. Noboribetsu is known for it's hot springs.






Besides that there is two other areas of town. Horobetsu, where I live and Washibetsu.
Horobetsu, is also very pretty.









I love my town even if its a bit inconvenient.

The Beginning...

This is the beginning of this blog, so I thought it would be good to post a picture from the beginning of my journey.





This is at the orientation in Tokyo for the JET programme. It was very formal.
After orientation, I moved off to Hokkaido.



This is Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. It was super green in the summer. :)



Soon after I arrived, I had another orientation, at this beautiful building in Sapporo.