Aiden

Teaching English in Yokohama area! Love the bay, love the food, love the people.

Full bloom in Tokyo this year?

Aiden

AU

JP

No, it's quite on time I think. Full bloom is predicted to be this week. As early as tomorrow.

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Are things going to go completely back to normal in Japan on March 7th?

Aiden

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JP

Kids have been going to school this whole time by the way.

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State of emergency extended?

Aiden

AU

JP

Until March 7th.

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Why did they change the name of the university exam?

Aiden

AU

JP

Basically they changed the test from completely multiple choice to having short answer questions as well for some subjects. So instead of emphasizing just getting the right answer, I think they wanted...

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Anyone else feel shocked that they'll be working Christmas Day?

Aiden

AU

JP

I remember it being incredibly depressing when I first realized that I'd be working that day. But longer new year's break is nice. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Can I search for a job on a Working Holiday visa?

Aiden

AU

JP

Technically they expect Working Holiday visa holders to leave at the end, but I know a lot of people who managed to get hired by companies who sponsored their new visa and did all the work to change t...

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Emergency!! I'm really in need a postage stamp today but the post office is closed! Where can I get one?

Aiden

AU

JP

Ditto the person above. Also remember that you have to go put it in the post box yourself. I made the mistake of trying to leave the letter with them and they had to flag me down when I tried to leave...

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Are students allowed to have phones in class?

Aiden

AU

JP

Not in most public elementary and junior high schools. The use of phones is very strict. Most high school students have them, I would think.

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People wearing masks

Aiden

AU

JP

Most working adults are. And kids with their parents and at school. You definitely occasionally see people not, but I don't think it's widespread. It's not a "thing" to refuse to...

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Is Tokyo okay?

Aiden

AU

JP

Despite the climbing numbers, the government hasn't reissued a state of emergency yet, so people are still going to work and school. They better make a decision soon!!

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