Well, I`ve been in Japan for just over a year now and I believe its been one of the best years I`ve spent in my life.  I really love working and living in Japan and look forward to continuing doing what I`m doing because I now have a work visa for an additional 3 years.  Working here is not bad, actually its good, but what really tires me out is the constant travelling on crowded trains.  I love the work because I`m a teacher and its something that I`ve always wanted to do.  I will write some more later, but its getting late and I have to teach tomorrow as well.