Life in Japan:

Getting the most out of living in the land of the rising sun

Local community

• Discussion question:

– Are you involved in your community?– How did you get involved?– What are the problems faced?

Local community

• Festivals• Taiko group• Yosakoi dances

• Where• - City hall• - Neighborhood community centers 区民館

Local community

• Being involved in your area

• Making it your home

Elsewhere in Japan

• Discussion question:

– Have you ever been involved in non-local areas?– What do you know about it?

Elsewhere in Japan

• Endless opportunities

Getting over the language barrier

Discussion question:

– Have you had times when language barrier specifically stopped you from going somewhere or doing something.

Getting over the language barrier

• Don’t be held back by language alone!

• Avoiding other ALTs?

Helping out an organization

Outdoor activity

• What kind of outdoor activity are you interested in?

• Are you experienced in outdoor activities? How does it influence you?

Outdoor activities

• Shizuoka = land of outdoor opportunities

• Outdoor activities can help you be happy

Q & A

Any questions?