Coming to Japan, week 1

In 2007, I decided to come to Japan. This time it's not for vacation, but to live here and actually experience the culture. After months of saying goodbyes to my friends, I said goodbye to my family and boarded the flight from Vancouver to Tokyo. This time, it feels very different from my last visit because my expectation was different now. I'm ready to start something new in this unknown land. I wasn't sure if I had much in mind, but I knew my life was going to change.

I came to Japan through JET programme. After I landed Tokyo, I was greeted by JET programme's staff and got on a bus with my fellow JETs to go to Keio Plaza in Shinjuku. This was the first time I met my fellow JETs, some who became my best friends and support during my stay in Japan.

JET programme orientation (Aug. 2007)