LD's Guide to Japan

I have officially received my placement for the JET Program!!!

**DRUMROLL**

I will be in Toyama Prefecture (富山県), in the city of Kurobe (黒部市)!!!

I don’t know much about it, but it’s basically in the middle of the coast of Honshu (the main island) on the Sea of Japan side (the side facing China), it’s a town of about 42,000 people, and it looks beautiful.  It is also home to the Kurobe Gorge which, according to the City of Kurobe’s tourism website, was recognized in 2001 by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment as boasting one of the 100 best fragrances in Japan.

AND in a coincidence to end all coincidences, I am taking over the job of someone who is actually a friend of mine!!

My friend Susan, whom I met when we studied abroad together in Kyoto 3 years ago, hasn’t told me much yet, but she has been living in Kurobe for 2 years and she said she absolutely loves it to the point where she is having a hard time leaving.  Sad for her, of course, but great for me!

Again, I’ll post more updates as I get them, so stay tuned!