The cheap jerseys mission cheap jerseys is cheap jerseys simple, use Customized the One time between jobs to travel Japan. My current teaching job (ALT with JET) has finished (and so have the paycheques). My next employment won’t begin until November. I could have returned to Australia, but instead I wanted to make the most of the free time to do something I’ve always wanted to do, tour the entirety of Japan.
The original mission statement was slightly different. I was going to do the same journey, but on a motorbike with a friend. Life happened, and my friend had to do work experience during the same time, so he was out. Not too phased, I decided I would just do it on my own. Jealous of my travel plans, my girlfriend decided that she too wanted to join. However, she has never ridden a motorbike (and lacks the aspirations to want to learn), plans again had to be modified. A reoccurring theme.
We briefly considered the possibility of riding two-up on my 90cc Supercub, but after a 200km solo test-run, I realised it was not only being overly optimistic, but was probably being dangerous and foolish. I considered selling the recently purchased ‘cub and upgrading to a larger bike, but between the expense and the thought of touring through bad weather with a wet/cranky girlfriend, it too was scrapped. I had also recently and co-incidentally purchased an old Mitsubishi Delica from a friend, and for a while it seemed like the most sensible (if somewhat un-exciting) option. I had wanted to do a tour on a motorbike, as I love the sensation of freedom that can’t be recreated in a car. While it would allow us to sleep anywhere in comfort and safety, I resisted, as it didn’t sound exciting. Though, this plan was short lived after looking at the prices of ferry tolls we realised that we couldn’t afford the comfort of travelling in a van.
Which brought us to the final compromise solution. Travel/sleep in the comfort of the van, but bring the ‘cub along for exploring cities/islands.
Decisions complete, the next stage is putting it all together.
Sean
Hey Bro
good to see at least someone in the family can make well planned travels.
looks like alot of fun, wish i could join in…soon hopefully
nice blog too….will keep mum happy!
Greek n Blonde
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Theober555
This looks like you had an amazing time and one day I hope to do a similar trip around Japan! Being from the UK it is currently a little difficult. If you don’t mind me asking, how was it that you came across a job as an assistant English teacher? I would like to try and find something like that to do myself!
PEKOiSM
Yeah, it was a great trip. Certainly not as popular as other places in the world, and apart from the cities, it was quite easy.
I taught with the JET Programme, which is run by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). They have annual intakes employing hundreds of new teachers each year. It’s probably the easiest way of going over there (they take care of all the arrangements). I’m sure you can find more information about it online if you have a quick search.
Otherwise, there are lots of other private agencies, though conditions (work/pay) don’t tend to be as good.
The JET application process is quite competitive, but living in Japan one of the best times of my life. Good luck!!