Living near the beach in Japan

Currently, I live near the beach in Wakayama, Japan, and it's such a beautiful area, especially during spring and fall. There are many natural areas you can walk around and enjoy hiking, so if you enjoy nature then you will likely have a fun time. Also I enjoy learning Japanese culture at schools during the year, including attending some interesting events. Sometimes you can also join club activities or lead an English speaking club. The enjoyment can really vary depending on placement and where you are, and sometimes teachers get placed in poor conditions. For me, I like being in charge of lessons at a high school, but some people are put in elementary schools and feel like they aren't as important. You should enjoy teaching for this job if you want a good experience and really engage with the culture. It's also important to make friends and ensure you have some good groups to spend time with, because you will feel very lonely at times without a good group. Overall, this year has been very enjoyable, and I will be continuing this position for another year or two, but beyond that I would probably not recommend.