Arrival

Well I finally have arrived in Sapporo Japan. After what was a hectic and crazy month of march I am here. The earth quake, the tsunami, and the nuclear power situation had all put things on hold.  Still it feels a little unreal to be actually be here.

After getting settled in a little a few of my new friends took me around to the local places that I would need to visit in order to function normally. Things like a bank, cell phone shop, grocery store, and the like. Convenience stores are abundant here, there are probably about 6 within a block or two of my apartment. In Japan convenience stores are more like miniature grocery stores, however they are a little bit more expensive and are limited on what they carry.

I have since taken my placement exam, which reminded me of how much I have forgotten since I took my last Japanese Language class. Even though I have taken it I still won't know what classes I am taking until the coming Monday.

As for the city of Sapporo it is very nice, people are polite, the air is clean, and it is not to cold compared to Nebraska in the winter. There is more rain compared to back home, however at the same time it is also considerably dry.

To close I'll post my apartment adress:

Steve Young
Sunshine-Nishioka 110
3-jo 8-chome Nishioika, Toyohira-ku
Sapporo 062-0033 JAPAN

I always have skype on and am usually up around 8am (that's 6pm Central Time), unless I was up late studying.

Until next time,
Steve~