Japan Diaries 4: Week 101
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Week 101: October 2 - 6, 2023
Day 700: October 2, 2023
Monday – Rumoi
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| Rumoi High School 10.2.23 |
It’s the first day of my 101st week—and also my 700th day here in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. Can’t believe how fast time is flying.
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| Class with Matsuda-sensei |
It’s a rainy Monday today, and I’m back at Rumoi High School for my usual school visit. The day kicked off with the Opening Ceremony for the Second Semester, so everyone gathered in the gym during the first period. There’s always something grounding about school ceremonies here—formal, heartfelt, and filled with a quiet sense of purpose.
This is my workload for today:
6th period – A Miracle Mirror @ 1-1 of Matsuda-sensei
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| It was almost dark when I left Rumoi High School |
Work-wise, it was a light day for me. I only had one collaboration class, which gave me plenty of breathing room to settle into the week. After classes, I joined the English Club for our regular meeting. It’s always a nice way to end the day—low-key but meaningful.
Day 701: October 3, 2023
Tuesday – Rumoi
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| Rumoi High School 10.3.23 |
It’s a windy Tuesday. I’m back at Rumoi High School for work. Since it’s expected to rain later, I decided not to bike to work. Unlike yesterday, it’s a busy day today.
Here’s my workload for today:
Collab work with Matsuda-sensei
3rd period – Show & Tell: My 5 Necessary Items @ 3-4 of Sengoku-sensei
4th period – Sports L7 P2 @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei
5th period – Dear World: Bana’s War @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei
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| Strolling around the Rumoi River |
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| The sun was already setting when we decided to head back home |
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| I attended the chat club at Asuka |
After work, my family and I went out for a stroll around the Rumoi River Walking Course, and then after dinner, I biked to Asuka to attend the bi-monthly English Conversation Club. Our topic for today is “What made you angry/surprised recently?”.
Day 702: October 4, 2023
Wednesday – Haboro
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| Haboro High School 10.4.23 |
It’s a cold sunny day. Today, my school visit is to Haboro High School. This is my 10th visit for the School Year 2023 – 2024. For this trip, I used my 2-day Skip Moekko Free Ticket.
Here’s my workload for today:
Class with Watanabe-sensei
1st period – Strange Japan @ 2nd year of Watanabe-sensei
2nd period – Interview Activity @ 3A of Watanabe-sensei
4th period – Interview Activity @ 3B of Watanabe-sensei
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| Dinner for today - pancit and sashimi |
Before calling it a day, I made sure to spend time with my wife and children. We played and talked about a lot of things under the sun, particularly how Ella has been doing in school. I pray that she continues to learn Japanese and make more friends.
Day 703: October 5, 2023
Thursday – Rumoi
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| Rumoi High School 10.5.23 |
It’s a rainy Thursday. I don’t have any school visits today, so I’m reporting back to my main school, Rumoi High School.
Here’s my workload today:
Class with Ito-sensei
1st period – Future Job Presentation @ 1-2 of Ito-sensei
3rd period – Dear World: Bana’s War L7 P4 @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei
4th period – Sports L7 P2 @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei
6rd period – A Miracle Mirror @ 1-1 of Matsuda-sensei
Dinner at Koraikan
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| Koraikan - Rumoi City |
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| yukjeang ramen |
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| seafood ramen |
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| Gyu Gyu Ramen |
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| Koraikan's menu |
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| We are celebrating Kai's 3rd month |
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After work, my family and I went out to celebrate Kai’s 3rd month in this world. We drove to Koraikan and tried their famed ramen. I tried the Gyu Gyu Ramen (牛牛ラーメン), my wife had the seafood ramen, while Ella had the famed yukjeang ramen (ユッケジャンラーメン). They were all delicious. It was a good place to go to for celebrations. We’d surely come back here again in the future.
Day 704: October 6, 2023
Friday – Tomamae
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| Tomamae Commercial High School 10.6.23 |
It’s Friday once again, the last day of my work week. Today, I’m heading to Tomamae Commercial High School. It’s my 14th visit for the School Year 2023 – 2024. For this trip, I used my 2-day Skip Moekko Free Ticket.
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| We played "The Mind." |
Here’s my workload for today:
2nd period – The Mind (Card Game) @ 3rd year of Matsushita-sensei
We enjoyed the card game so much that we played a few more rounds before lunch. The highest level that we reached was Level 8 of 12.
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| Dental appointment at Ebata Dental Clinic |
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| Grocery shopping at COSTCO |
After work, my family and I went to Ebata Dental Clinic for our dental appointment. After that, we drove to COOP to buy food for tomorrow’s road trip.
Overall, I visited Rumoi High School, Haboro High School, and Tomamae Commercial School this week. It was a busy week, but very fulfilling.
Read more:
Japan Diaries 4: Weekend 101
Moekko Free Ticket 15th Season
10 More Things to Do in Rumoi City
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