Schools

Today I accidently met my sort-of predecessor, Alana, on a Mie JETs forum. I found out I will be teaching at a Junior High and visiting elementaries.

Update: I will be teaching at Komono Junior High School, Komono Elementary School, and Chikusa Elementary. It looks like I also get to have a hand in making lessons and teaching aids. I like to make things, and it sure beats the "tape recorder" job some other JETs have.

Location Location Location!

Last night I found out my new home for the next year will be Komono (-cho) Town, Mie Prefecture in Japan.

Here is a map:




Here is a little more info on Mie, and Komono-cho:

Mie Prefecture:
64.8% Forest
Famous for Spain Village, Amusement parks, Ise Shrine, and where the Ninja was born.
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Komono Town:

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 38,584 and a density of 360.97 persons per km². The total area is 106.89 km².

"Mt.Gozaisho-Dake/ Yunoyama Spa(Komono-town)
Mt. Gozaisho is the highest peak in the Suzuka range. An aerial rope-way allows visitors to climb to the peak from Yunoyama spa, at the foot of the mountain. Mt. Gozaisho-Dake is noted for its splendid autumn colors, which can be viewed from the facilities at the summit. The visitor will also find the Antelope Center, featuring antelope from around the world."

Yunoyama Hot Spring Sohei Festival- Oct 6.