pics

My understanding is that this brog is supposed to enrighten readers with a glimpse of what it's like to be a college student in Japan. Yet 2-3 weeks have gone by since my arrival and I have yet to post a single picture. Sadly I don't usually have the urge to whip out a camera while in the middle of something. Ever since I got here I've been out and about with my camera in my backpack. SO I took some time out last weekend to walk around and take a few pictures of some of the places I've been to so far.


This is my crib. It's called the International Ohmeikan, but in reality only 5-10% of the students are international students and the rest are regular Nagoya University students. The building itself is really clean, the location is awesome, and every room is a single with an individual bathroom. The kicker is the rent which is a cool 13000 yen, equivalent to about $130 a month. :o


Across the street is a small import car shop. Perhaps a distant relative of mine owns it. Perhaps he'll let me test drive one of those sexy GT-Rs.


In Japan there are stores like these called "Conbini" (short for convenient). They're basically like the liquor stores on campus except not run by shady fat people. You can pretty much find one on any block in Japan. There's 3 Lawsons around my dorm and they're all less than 5 minutes away. Very convenient.


This is a pretty picture of campus. Can you spot the gaijins?


The public transportation is amazing here in Japan. Punctual, clean, affordable, and fast. I took a trip to Sakae, the downtown district of Nagoya.


Gambling is illegal in Japan but you can find a pachinko parlor in most busy downtown areas. It involves rolling down a metal ball and I think it's kind of like slot machiens.


I like ramen.



In Japan there are these things called "Manga Kissa". Take a little cubicle fitted with a computer, TV, and a comfy chair. Add on a library full of manga, unlimited drinks, and free showers all for a relatively cheap price. Apparently a lot of unemployed homeless people are starting to live in these Manga Kissas because it's so cheap and it's becoming a problem. lolol.