Myself
At the famed Golden Pavillion in Kyoto on New Years Eve
One day, scrawny seventh grade Andy said to himself while watching his favorite television show, “Man, Dragonball Z is the bomb! I want to learn more about the culture from which it came!!1! I wonder if mushroom hair cuts are still in because I have one!” From that point on I have been fixated with Nippon. In 2006 my dreams were realized when I was able to travel to Japan by myself as a 19 year old. The experience was better than anticipated.
Now having, finished college with a degree in Photography and Graphic Design (my portfolio site can be viewed here) I am back in the Land of the Rising Sun once more.
This time is different, however. Having found a job teach English in two public high schools in Kitakyushu, a city in the southern most of Japan’s four main islands, I have successfully jumped through the hoops to land a 1 year visa. I have a very small apartment and little money, but life is very good right now. I plan to continue to blog and post videos about my experiences in the great country of Japan.
Stay tuned and enjoy my posts.
hi andrew irea want your suport to get job out there
Мне понравился, не плохой блог.
Который раз уже убеждаюсь в том, что много клонов тут.
Подскажите как ссылки индаксируются при ранжировании. через какой срок.
Sir, you are awesomtastic. Let’s be BFF’s forever and ever. I insist. >:3 <3
But on a serious note, I came across your site last night and just found it amazing. I’ve been to Japan last October after having fangirl spazms for the country since years. And that trip certainly made me decide that one day, I want to stay longer there. You have pretty cool tips on how to achieve such, and for that, I kanpai. Pity I’m stuck in Germany right now, but after I complete my graphic art degree, I hope I can take a trip back to my chosen homeland. Ignore the fact I’m German. By heart, I am Japanese. Yes, yes indeed.
u_u You have my soul.
I’m an American born African American Japanese fascist. Nice to meet you.
I have been doing research about teaching in Japan and came across your website. As a current junior at a university in America, could you give any advice (other than what I have gotten from your videos) about how to prepare myself? I plan to graduate with a BA in English in 2011 with another BA in religious studies or philosophy (will this impact anything?), and to get a MA in teaching in 2012.I have been looking into the JET program and US military bases that hire teachers so far. Thanks for what you’re doing here online, it’s very helpful. Oh yeah, I run track as well (5k), 1:54 in the 800 is nice!
Hey Andy, I’ve been looking through your pictures and some of your shots are breathtaking. So you’re in Japan for one year? Nice work. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Thanks Mazen. It’s awesome to get messages like yours. If you need any help, insight, or just to talk feel free to hit me up. Hope you stay tuned.
Double Peace Sign
Hey Andy,
Nice work! very inspiring! I’m 31 (a bit old) and planning on going to Japan next year. Thanks for all the tips! Keep up the great work and best of luck!
Cheers,
Mazen from Oz
Colby, so glad you liked my content. It’s really encouraging to get comments like yours. Really keeps me motivated to continue creating these posts and videos.
Thanks so much for all of the great information. I love your videos, they are so calming and peaceful! You’ve got a fan! Keep posting blog posts. Ganbatte! Mata ne!
コビ
(Colby)
Great work! keep it up man
Thanks dude, sorry I haven’t messaged you back on youtube. It’s on my to do list. Don’t worry I haven’t forgot.
Nice overview. You’re doing it.
gambatte kudasai!
nice picture!!