I got an email yesterday from the IIE (Institute of International Education) about where I will be going while I am in Japan. Each teacher is assigned a host city. I will be spending a week in an area called Katori, Chiba.
Okay, let me get this straight...Japan is divided into 47 prefectures. The prefectures are areas somewhat like states in the U.S., and each one has a capital. So, the city I will be staying in is called Katori in the prefecture called Chiba. It is not far from Tokyo, Japan. From looking at it on a map, I think it is about 30 minutes by train from Tokyo. If I have misinterpreted this information, and there is anyone out there that can help me understand it correctly, please leave a comment.
I am glad that I will not have to spend much time traveling while in Japan. That will leave more time for exploring in and around the Tokyo area. I would have enjoyed a long train ride through the country too, but I am happy just the same.
Here is a short video I found on youtube of a street in Katori. It looks very interesting with old world Japanese style architecture and simple decor. From the video you can get a feel for what the look of the city is like.
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