Holy moley, these burgers are incredible! And not just their burgers, their service and care that they put into all the items on their menu. If you are travelling on the Chuo Line in Tokyo, do yourself a favour and stop at Mitaka station to try it for yourself!
Tag: JET Programme
JET Reflection 12: Learning Japanese
If you have minimal experience speaking, reading or listening to the Japanese language then it can be intimidating to try and communicate with the native Japanese speakers around you. While apps can help, if you can learn the language while on JET it will enhance your experience.
JET Reflection 11: Pokémon Centers
One fun little goal I have while in Japan is to visit as many of the Pokémon Centers as possible. There are nine alone in the greater Tokyo area which is the greatest number of Pokémon Centers in any region of Japan. Current progress: The merchandise across most of the stores is similar but there…
JET Reflection 10: Post arrival survival
Once we landed at Narita Airport the JET staff took the lead and guided us through the next steps. We had to get through immigration, onto busses and to our hotel to sleep and prepare for the Post Arrival Orientation beginning the next day. Unfortunately, but understandably, stopping at the Narita Airport Pokémon center was…
JET Program Reflection 9: Toasted Sandwiches
Toasted sandwiches, toasted sammies, toasties, jaffles. There are many names for the humble lunch enjoyed by people everywhere and today I’m going to give you a few recipes that are my favourites since I miss having a toasted sandwich press in Japan.
JET Reflection 8: Social Interaction
As an introvert, I didn’t think that I would miss the hustle and bustle that goes on in the Science Office back in New Zealand. During my time on JET, however, I have come to realise how I had taken for granted the chance to just be able to ask a question and immediately get…
JET Reflection 7: カルピス
Besides melon Fanta, this is my favourite thing to drink in Japan. I have set myself the goal to try as many of the different flavours of Calpis (or Calpico) as possible, so when I see a new one I buy it and try it. I’m going to give ratings for the ones that I’ve…
JET Reflection 6: My School
Now, obviously, I’m not going to name the school that I am teaching at but I will describe it for you because it is like I’m working in an anime. You know the things that high schools in anime have? Well, the school I’m teaching at has it all!
JET Reflection 5: Zoids Expo
We arrived in Japan the week of the Pokémon World Tournament and I was disappointed when I didn’t get any entry tickets in the lottery. Looking back, it was probably for the best as those days were pretty full on with moving into our apartment, finding basic furnishings, being present for the appointments for the…
JET Reflection 4: Pre-departure
After our interview in late January 2023 our results were announced in late March and we had two weeks to send in our confirmation paperwork. This was the beginning of the four months leading up to our departure in early August and there was a lot that we needed to do! Here is a timeline…
Eclectic Hobbies 