Jimmy Jones's blog
Adjusting to Life in Japan
02:05 AM on Apr 09, 2008

I have been in Japan for just under a week now. I will admit it has been a much harder transition than I thought it would be. Not being able to do simple things like order food and ask for directions is incredibly frustrating. I did find a Starbuck's about 25 minute train ride away that has offered some familiarity in an otherwise unfamiliar place. Kicking back with a Grande Mocha while Frank Sinatra is playing has done wonders for me, too bad its so far away though.

I do have more time to sim race now though :)




Posted by Michael Kolar at 04:12 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #1

Wow! How long are you there for Jimmy?

Best of luck and keep us posted, it's interesting to hear about.

Posted by Gregg Mulgrew at 04:20 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #2

hey Jimmy...good to see the Eagle has landed, have fun and best of luck over there!
Buy some flat panels...Ipods all the good stuff!!

Posted by David Weiss at 05:44 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #3

Good luck to you! In 6 months you will probably be fluent in Japanese. While it might be frustrating at the start the stark necessity of having to communicate will push you further in learning a new language than any class could ever do. Practice practice practice. What an experience that would be! Have fun.

Posted by Jimmy Jones at 05:53 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #4

I'll be here with my wife and daughter for at least 2 years, maybe more depending on how it goes.

I did go out and buy a 26inch LCD the other day, but the price is comparable to what it would have cost in the US.

I have inquired about purchasing an Obutto cockpit but they have not responded yet.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I don't know what I would do without the internet!

Posted by Scott Michaels at 09:15 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #5

Wow, Japan has always been a place that has interested me... good luck Jimmy and keep us updated!

Posted by Bob Fay at 11:49 AM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #6

Hey Jimmy, I've read that Japan has the fastest Internet speeds on Earth. How about hitting us with a speedtest!

Posted by Johan Nilsson at 12:20 PM on Apr 09, 2008
Comment #7

Post a few pics of the nature if you have time - I'm under impression that it's very beautiful. No, Starbucks pics won't do.

Koketsu ni irazunba koji o ezu. If you do not enter the tiger's cave, you will not catch its cub.

Konnichiwa. :)


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