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Easy
care clothes: You
will be teaching children and sitting on tatami mats during some of your
classes. Also Japanese washers are rough
on clothes and most families don’t have dryers.
Light
cotton tops: Summer is hot, rainy and
humid. (Morning approx. 20 degree C. & Day 32 degree C.)
Sweaters:
Most
houses are not heated completely. Tights
or warmer nylons to wear under skirts are recommended for the winter
months. Bring warm clothes to sleep in
as well.
Skirts:
Most
Japanese women wear skirts at all times.
Looser skirts are best for teaching.
Pantyhose:
If
you are tall, it is difficult to find suitable sizes.
Socks/
Pantyhose / Slippers:
You
will be wearing slippers at home, in the office, and when you teach.
Shoes:
Walking shoes
Shoes
which are easy to slip off and on
If your feet are bigger than 7, you will have a hard time finding shoes.
Scarf,
(gloves may be needed if you go hiking):
It can be very cold and damp during the winter. It might snow. (Morning approx. 5 degree C.
& Day 15 degree C.)
One
nice dress:
For
the speech contests and the Christmas party.
Light
wind breaker / Jacket:
Watch
/ Alarm clock: A
towel and wash cloth:
Blow
dryers and other small plug-in appliances require adapters due to the
differences in voltage and cycle. (American vs. Japanese 100 volts 50
cycles)
Pictures
of you / your family / hobby / hometown.
Favorite music tapes. American /
Canadian style cards, pins, stickers for presents & thank you
cards.
Most
special items and cosmetics are difficult to find or expensive, i.e. contact lens supplies, birth control
pills, certain types of soap or lotion, and some deodorants. Please bring a good supply of products that
you need or like.
Generally
speaking it is not necessary to bring more than two large suitcases and a carry
on bag. The school will provide a briefcase and tote bag for use during the contract
period.
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