Recontracting Conference

The JET recontracting conference is mandatory for first year recontractors. There are only 2 for all of Japan, so the conference I attended serviced nearly 800 ALTs from Kyushu, Shikoku, and the lower half of Honshu. Loads of us, all packed into one hotel. Lucky Kobe had hordes of gaijin wandering around... the Kobe civilians looked a bit shell-shocked.

In general, the conference was about average. Some interesting workshops, some boring ones. The good thing about the conference would be the presenters' can-do attitude. After being in Japan nearly a year, I often find myself worn down by bureacracy. Seeing how optimistic the presenters were, even after 3 years, has jumpstarted my own optimism. I will attempt long-term projects. My kids can do it, and my teachers will support me. Maybe. But I will try.

Desire to improve my Japanese has also been rejuvenated. Let's enjoying Nihongo!