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- Castles, Temples, and Forests in NaganoWe continue on to Nagano. We go to our first castle in Matsumoto, and visit the grand and beautiful 7th century Zenkoji Temple. We then walked through epic cedars on our way to Togakushi Shrine, and got anxious about bears.
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44 min - Site-Seeing in KaruizawaWe begin our visit to Nagano prefecture in the mountain town of Karuizawa. Famous for its snow sports in Winter, during summer, it offers a great escape from the humid heat of Tokyo. We shopped in the relatively cheap outlet mall, Prince shopping plaza, bussed up to the beautiful Shiraito Falls, and saw absolutely nothing at the Usui Pass Observation Platform.
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35 min - Work Certification, Best Sushi We've Had, and Trying to be Vegetarian in JapanWe're required to take a test at work in order to get our contracts renewed. We also go to Tokyo Tower in the rain and stumble on the greatest sushi we've had so far. Lastly, Saumya talks about his struggle with dieting.
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24 min - Shinagawa Aquarium, Japanese Design, and Planning a TripWe've been working non-stop in June so on our one day off we decide to visit the aquarium. We also discuss Japanese design, and we plan our upcoming trip to Karuizawa.
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35 min - How To Get a Teaching Job In Japan - Gaijin GuideIn this Gaijin Guide we cover what you need to get a teaching job in Japan and the different teaching opportunities available, including and benefits and costs of each.
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39 min - Back to Work (again) and Hanging Out at Tama RiverOur eikaiwa is open again so we're back working again after two months. Also it's great being able to hang out with friends again. For more information on #blacklivesmatter please visit their website.
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24 min - Mt Takao and Ota-Ku ParksThe state of emergency in Tokyo ends so we venture out to some of our local parks here in Ota-Ku. We then went to the number one spot to visit around Tokyo, as voted by our students.
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35 min - Online Lessons, River Walk, and other RamblesEllie has training for online lessons so we go to Shinagawa where we find a nice river to walk along, we discuss how being home for so long has affected us, and we ramble on topics from food to traveling after the pandemic.
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35 min - Finding an Apartment and The Cost of Living in Japan - Gaijin GuideWe share our knowledge on how to find an apartment in Japan, what you'll need to do once you arrive here, and how much money you should realistically be saving. If you've ever wanted to move to Japan, this is a must-listen episode.
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54 min - UpdateWe give you a quick update on whats happening with our lives.
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About Tea In Tokyo
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After finishing their degrees, Saumya and Ellie have a typical quarter-life-crisis. Instead of wallowing through the usual mundane activities of adult life, they decide instead to pack their bags,…
leave New Zealand, and live in Tokyo! The culture is different, the sites are amazing, and they don't know the language, so they'll have plenty to share with you each week. If you relish travelling, have ever wanted to live abroad, love Japan, or are just confused about what to do in life, this podcast is for you. Follow on TWITTER (@teaintokyo): http://bit.ly/30fD3h3 | INSTAGRAM (@tea_in_tokyo): http://bit.ly/30edNHS | FACEBOOK (@teaintokyo): http://bit.ly/2Te9TNU | WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2FIZnq3
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