January in Japan

Well today I booked my flights and got hotels ready for Japan today, and before I start I just would like to say how lucky and fortunate I am to be in a position to do this. I'm a very lucky person and am very grateful to be going on this trip. With that said, let's get into it. 

Now I just want to add a little bit of context before I start, I'm attending Kobe University this January. This unit starts on the 7th of January and ends on the 28th. It's just a short winter course that will go towards my degree, however, I feel that the experience and being the Japan for such a period of time with the more worthwhile aspect of it. I'll also be staying at the University dorms with other international students, which is really neat. It'll be like one of those American college films, well I hope!

I doubt something like this would happen thought 

Side note, when I was in Scouts, we got in trouble for doing

something like this.

Alright with that said, since the airfares are so expedience that time of year, probably lots of people flying home after the holidays. I'm actually flying into the country on the 30/31st of December. So that means two things. One: I'll be spending New Year's Eve and Day in Tokyo. Which is super cool, but also terrifying too. It might end up being one of the loneliest New Years of my life. Two: I'll have an extra week in the country to enjoy myself. So for the first three days, I'll be in Tokyo, I'm not too sure what I'll be up to. I might go look around at some ani locations or something. For New Year's ever I land a few hours beforehand, so I'll have to rush into the city to see the fireworks. Then after my time in Tokyo, I'll be in Kyoto again. This time I want to go see Uji, where Sound Euphonium takes place. I might also scout out some more K-On! locations, who knows. 

We're going K-On! location hunting again gentlemen 

 Then on the 6th, I check into the Student Dorm and start my course the next day. From what I've read it looks packed. I'm hoping to study very hard and improve my Japanese. I also know that we are going to get some excursion days too. That would be awesome! I also want to visit Nishinomiya again, I would love to finally see Haruhi Hill at least once in my life. Back to the more important part of my trip. I'm really looking forward to experiencing what school/education is like in another country. As well as all the other fun stuff that goes with living in another country. I know it's only a taste tester, but it's still a big deal to me. What is also really cool is that I was in the same area back in June, so I know what supermarkets, shows, and trains to catch. 

After that I have an extra two days to get back to Tokyo, My flight leaves early morning on the 31st. Again, the flight prices sucked. I'm not too sure what I want to do during this period of time. But I definitely know I want to go back to Toyosato.

Overall I'm SUPER excited, and can't wait for this fantastic experience. One last note, this time last year I was in Japan. Since it was a massive part of my life last year, I want to leave you with some photos from the trip. I took these with my PS Vita, which I got while I was there. Anyway have a great Sunday, and a great K-On! Monday tomorrow. 

See ya

This was a house that I stayed in

A photo taken from a Shinkansen

And K-On! Afterschool Tea-time

Something I searched hard for.