JET Programme Series: My Tokyo World - Krizia Fabien

If I had to choose between living in Tokyo and living in another city in Japan, I would still choose Tokyo. Just a few months after moving to Tokyo, I signed up for Japanese classes offered by my City Hall where volunteers from around the community dedicate their time to teach Japanese to foreigners. Thanks to my supportive Japanese teacher, I was able to participate in my first ever Japanese speech event last November. I also experienced my school`s two day Rindousai festival for the first time, where I assisted with activities for the English club, as well as the school`s second cultural week at the end of the academic year.
 
Most people who know me well would know that when I`m not at work, I`m out exploring somewhere new. My visit to Mt. Takao in Hachioji, Tokyo, for its autumn festival, was on my Tokyo to-do list. I also travelled to see the pretty nature spots in Karuizawa, located in Nagano prefecture. During the holiday season, I enjoyed many illumination spots around Tokyo and made it a priority to visit some places that I missed last winter. These places included Shirakawa-go Village and Hida-Takayama old town in Gifu prefecture, Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture and the Zao Fox Village in Miyagi prefecture. During this time, I had the chance to enjoy seasonal foods, onsen hotels, snowy days, perfect photo spots and time with friends. Now, it`s spring and there are so many things to look forward to.
 
With all of these experiences living away from home, it`s important to acknowledge the fact that we grow in so many ways. I can surely say that I`ve become more self-reliant, gained so much more cultural awareness, connected with people who come from all over the world and developed a more global mindset. I`ve already had so many valuable experiences in Japan and I can`t wait to see what this year brings. Thank you for reading!


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