Going to Japan, Arriving May10h...

[JohnnyS]

Damn reading all this is madness. I'm going to be teaching for Nova. Any information would be great. As far as i've been told i'll be living in Osaka, Nara district? I'm not sure if I got that right. Anyone from around there?? Give me pointers AHH this is all friggin huge!!!

[BiZzAr0]

You should be more specific.

Also, wrong forum.

[JohnnyS]

Thats about as specific as i can be... Sorry for getting the wrong forum.
And thats the problem cause this is as specific as i can be. =p

[Kaji]

Have fun! I've heard a few horror stories from the few people I know who work for Nova, but not all experiences are the same.

Just a few quick pointers...
-Doctors, post offices, and pharmacies are only open during the hours you'll most likely be working. Plan accordingly.
-7-11 does not carry any medicine at all, so if you want to have any over the counter stuff handy, make a trip to the pharmacy on a lunch break.
-While not exactly the healthiest route, 7-11 bentos and McDonald's value meals are cheaper than buying and preparing your own food unless you really know what you're doing.
-A bike is a handy thing, if you know how to ride it (I forgot, so I ended up getting exercise by walking everywhere I couldn't get to by train...)

I had a few more, but they keep popping into my head and then disappearing, so I'll post more as I remember them...

[JohnnyS]

I work cuushy hours. 5-9 PM 5 days a week Sat Sun off.