Japan Diaries 4: Week 77

Week 77: April 17 – 21, 2023

Week 77: April 17 – 21, 2023

Day 532: April 17, 2023

Monday – Rumoi


I woke up to a surprising sight this morning: snowfall once again. It seemed like winter was refusing to let go, even as we entered early June. However, I was relieved to see that the snow didn't stick around for long. By noon, the delicate white blanket had already melted away. Despite the beauty of the snow, a part of me couldn't help but yearn for the warmth of summer. I found myself longing to step outside and bask in the radiant rays of the sun.

Rumoi High School 4.17.2023
Rumoi High School 4.17.2023

Today marked the start of another day at Rumoi High School, where I am currently employed. Since my wife had an early dental appointment at Ebata Dental Clinic, she kindly offered to drop me off at work. Thanks to her thoughtfulness, I arrived a bit earlier than usual. With the extra time on my hands, I took the opportunity to engage in some self-study, immersing myself in knowledge and personal growth.

Here’s my workload for today:

Collab works with Matsuda-sensei
Collab works with Matsuda-sensei

1st period – Enjoy Your Journey @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei
2nd period – Let’s Talk about Ourselves @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei
5th period – Let’s Talk about Ourselves @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei
6th period – Jiko Shokai @ 1-2 of Ito-sensei

Meeting the new members of the Rumoi English Club
Meeting the new members of the Rumoi English Club

After classes, I met the English Club members for the first time. I’m happy to share that 4 new students are interested in joining the club. Aside from that, I have faith in the new JTE in charge of the club, Sengoku-sensei. I’m sure that her youth and energy would bring something new to the club.


After work, my family and I went to COOP for a quick grocery trip. I got the new KitKat Caramel Pudding flavor. 


Day 533: April 18, 2023

Tuesday – Rumoi

Rumoi High School 4.18.2023
Rumoi High School 4.18.2023

Finally! It’s a sunny day. I’m happy to feel the warmth of the sun again. Today, I’m reporting for work at Rumoi High School. In a way, I'm excited for today because my wife will have an ultrasound. That only means that I'd get to see my baby's face. I'm praying that everything will be ok and normal.

Here’s my workload for today:

4th period with Matsuda-sensei
4th period with Matsuda-sensei

5th period with Sengoku-sensei
5th period with Sengoku-sensei

4th period – Let’s Talk about Ourselves @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei
5th period – Challenge Test @ 1-6 of Sengoku-sensei

My wife had an sonogram today and here's what she got
My wife had a sonogram today and here's what she got

Rumoi English Chat Club
Rumoi English Chat Club - Topic: Pleasure of Spring

After work, I attended the Rumoi English Chat Club. Our topic was the Pleasure of Spring. Everyone shared their memories of spring. This made me look forward to what this spring has to offer. 


Day 534: April 19, 2023

Wednesday – Haboro

Haboro High School 4.19.2023
Haboro High School 4.19.2023

It’s a sunny day. Today is my first visit to Haboro High School for the school year 2023 – 2024. For this trip, I will be using my 1-day Moekko Free Ticket.

When I got to work, I did a short Jiko Shokai in front of the faculty because there were 5 new teachers. I'm looking forward to getting to know them more in my next visits. 

Here’s my workload for today:

Collab work with Okumura-sensei
Collab work with Okumura-sensei

1st period – Jiko Shokai @ 1B of Watanabe-sensei
2nd Period – Jiko Shokai @ 1A of Watanabe-sensei
4th period – My Top 10 Places to Visit in Japan @ 2nd year of Okumura-sensei
5th period – My Top 10 Places to Visit in Japan @ 3rd year of Okumura-sensei

Went to DZ Mart Haboro to buy lunch and also check if there are eggs available
Went to DZ Mart Haboro to buy lunch and also check if there are eggs available

After work, I stopped by Suzuki at Motokawacho to make a reservation to change the winter tires of Ruru to regular tires. I also went to Seicomart to buy eggs. Thankfully, they have eggs for sale today as there was a shortage of supply due to the Avian Flu pandemic.


Day 535: April 20, 2023

Thursday – Embetsu

Embetsu Agricultural High School 4.20.2023
Embetsu Agricultural High School 4.20.2023

It’s a cloudy Thursday morning. Today, I’m heading to Embetsu Agricultural High School. It’s my 2nd visit for the school year 2023-2024. For this trip, I will be using my 2-day Moekko Free Ticket.

Here’s my workload for today:

Collab work with Sasaki-sensei
Collab work with Sasaki-sensei

4th period – Pictogram @ 2A of Sasaki-sensei
5th period – Foreign Culture @ 3A of Sasaki-sensei
6th period – Pictogram @ 2B of Sasaki-sensei

Can you spot one of the deer that came to visit our area
Can you spot one of the deer that came to visit our area?

When I got home, I was surprised to discover several deer loitering outside our apartment. They weren't the cute deer like those of Nara, but large ones. Some were larger than our car. Thankfully, these beasts aren't the angry type, and they would usually run when they see humans. Hence, my blurry photo. 


Day 536 – April 21, 2023

Friday – Tomamae

Tomamae Commercial High School 4.21.2023
Tomamae Commercial High School 4.21.2023

TGIF! It’s another Friday. It’s also officially my first visit to Tomamae Commercial High School this school year. Aside from that, it was also my first time meeting Matsushita-sensei, who replaced Hasegawa-sensei. For this trip, I used my 2-day Moekko Free Ticket. 

Here’s my workload for today:

Collab work with Matsushita-sensei
Collab work with Matsushita-sensei

2nd period – Jeopardy @ 3rd year of Matsushita-sensei
3rd period – Jeopardy @2nd year of Matsushita-sensei

The new display inside Uehira bus stop
The new art display inside the Uehira bus stop

Overall, it was another productive work week today. I visited Rumoi High School, Haboro High School, Embetsu Agricultural High School, and Tomamae Commercial School this week. I was able to meet the new teachers and also make fun activities that were a hit with the students.

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Location: Embetsu, Teshio District, Hokkaido, Japan

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