Accommodation

After much effort in finding accommodation both on-campus and off-campus, we finally decided to stay in the house recommended by Koji.

The house is of Japanese-style （和室）. I will be sharing room with Darren, with an acceptable range of rent (~25000 Yen/month).
The address is:

3-13-10 Hotarugaike,
Kitamachi, Toyonaka, Osaka
Takahashi Bunka

地図リンク

According to Google Map, it is situated 1 km from Toyonaka Campus. Which is quite near and can go campus by foot.

I have failed to obtain the JASSO Scholarship from Japan. However, we have already made preparation for this. So should not be a major problem. Just that I need to plan my finances more carefully, which I ought to learn.

The remaining issues now are internet, phone numbers, bank accounts, immigration documents, visa.

I have yet to receive CESR document from Japan.
I am somehow quite disappointed by their efficiency.

See you soon Japan!
Franco

日本語学習ペース

最近、マレーシアで毎日日本語を勉強しているんだ。
先ほど「みんなの日本語初級」を終わった！

でも、これからがチャレンジです。

初級を終わったあと、もっとわからないことがどんどん上がってきた。

今から、「科学技術日本語案内」という本で科学の言葉を習う。一生懸命勉強する！

今、できるだけ、大阪大学の係員や部屋探しの係と日本語で通信するようにしている。

僕は２月２５日にシンガポールへ行く予定だ。その後、シンガポールでいろいろ事をして、大阪のこともやってしまって。住宅は探せて、JASSO賞金を与えさせて、大阪の経験を楽しみにしています。



フランコ

When to go Singapore?

I have decided to plan my trip to Singapore around 25 February 2010 till 3 March 2010. However, today I have sent an email to ask about available of the CESR certificate to reach Singapore for me to apply for Japan Visa. The staff told me that they are still not sure of the period that will be taken to complete the issuance of CESR. So I am still not very sure of when to go Singapore now as it will not be convenient for me to stay in others' room for too long.

Choice now:
1) 25 Feb 2010 (Thurs) - Tawau to Singapore
2) 27 Feb 2010 (Sat) - Tawau to Singapore

Hope all things will go fine.

As for accommodation, I am still working hard to request for a room which is around 20000 to 30000 yen /month. Really hope that I will get it soon. I am also planning to rent a bicycle to travel around for an amount of money since it is a culture in Japan.

Everything is gonna be alright!
Stay tuned... For an exciting Japan experience!

ぜひお楽しみください。
エキサイチングな旅を…！

以上です
フランコ　Franco