A couple more pictures of Joetsu

This is a street in the town center, Takada. Don't even try to tell me that this is not the most awesome goddamn thing you have ever seen in your entire life. I know you're jealous.

A shrine, also in Takada. From what I hear all the JETs in the area are a good 30-40 minute drive from Takada, but it's sort of a central meeting place.

This is on the beach toward Itoigawa, the next town south of Joetsu.

I found out that I'll be teaching at one junior high school, and probably also visit several elementary schools on a regular basis, which sounds pretty much perfect!