These regions are my top choices since I've heard good things about the location, benefits, and other aspects.
However, I am having a hard time choosing which one i should list as my first choice.
Benefits of each prefecture:
– Hokkaido Prefecture: Cheaper COL, laid back culture, winter (which I don't mind as someone from a northern US state), relatively cooler summers
– Fukushima Prefecture: Cheaper COL compared to Tokyo, great benefits as an ALT
– Ibaraki Prefecture: Cheaper COL compared to Tokyo, not too far from Tokyo (which is a huge benefit since Tokyo has direct flights to my home state and to other cities where family lives)
I am particularly interested in Sapporo City, Fukushima City (not a choice on the list), and Ibaraki – I am not too familiar with the towns or cities but would prefer an urban / semi-urban environment.
Obviously, I know there are slim chances for my top picks, and ultimately, I am open to being anywhere in Jaoan, but I am interested to learn more about these placements nonetheless!
by Mouzgouss