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Living in Nagoya Japan, My experience so far

Moving In

In March of this year, I started working for Border Link as an assistant language teacher. For this job, I moved to live and work in Nagoya in the Chubu region of Japan. I have been living here for a few months so here is what I have found to be most interesting about the city.

Reliable Public Transit

I am from a rural part of the United States of America and in my hometown; I did not have a public train or bus for getting around. Now that I live in Nagoya, I am happy to say that the public transportation here is very robust and I have been able to reach any desired destination without the need of a vehicle. For my job, I take the train and buses almost daily so I rely of them heavily to get to work on time. When I studied Computer Engineering in Boston, I found the subway system to be a useful way of getting around, but very slow and sometimes it would break down for months. Much like the rest of Japan Nagoya has very good public transportation and I am very thankful to use every day.

Nagoya castle

Nagoya castle is necessary visit for anyone traveling to Nagoya. The cost of entry is only 500 yen. When you enter the castle grounds, you will see many food and souvenir vendors. When I went, I decided to buy some sweet potato chips, which tasted very delicious. The castle grounds are very expansive and there is much to see and look at. The castle walls tower above you and the architecture is a beautiful sight to see. You can go inside one building and see what some rooms of the castle look like. Each room has tatami flooring and the walls are covered in beautiful artwork. There are many plaques with info in multiple languages so you can read about the history of each room and the castle. I have visited this castle two times so far and each time I have enjoyed my visit. I would recommend you visit too if you are in Nagoya.

It's Hot

The weather in Nagoya is very worm especially in the summer. I am from the northeastern United States so I am use to hot summers and cold snowy winters. However, Nagoya being closer to the equator than my hometown does not get snow in the winter, but it gets very hot in the summer.

Conclusion

I have been trying to get use to the hotter summers, and it has not been easy. The weather is hot, sometimes humid, or both at the same time. My refrigerator is constantly stocked with cold drinks and ice pops to make sure I do not over heat. If you travel to Nagoya in the summer, make sure to pack all the summer essentials. This includes light and breathable cloths, water bottles, and sunscreen. I have been having a great time living in Nagoya. The castle is a great sight that I have visited on my free time. The public transportation is convenient and easy to use with the help of google. The weather is hot, but I have found ways to make it more bearable. Nagoya is a great city with much to sea and do and I am glad I got the change to live here.