Nankoku is a small city located in the center of Kochi Prefecture with a population of about 50,000 people. Add more geographical information here - describe where this town lies in relation to other big places. More general background information here.
Transportation
Gomen Station is on both the Gomen-Nahari train line and Dosan train line. A ride to Kochi City is about 20 minutes and costs 260円 one way. Taking a limited express train only takes 7 minutes, but costs 510円. The densha (street tram) also runs through Nankoku and stops at Gomennishimachi (後免西町), Gomennakamachi (後免中町), Gomenhigashimachi (後免東町) and finally ends at Gomenmachi (後免町). The ride to Kochi City costs 450円and takes less than 40 minutes.
Nankoku's main roads are 55 and 32.
Kochi's only airport, Kochi Ryoma Airport, is located in southern Nankoku. A taxi from Gomen Station costs about 1500円 and takes less than 15 minutes. Airport buses are also avaliable from Kochi Station.
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Working
Nankoku JETs teach at Kindergartens, Elementary Schools and Junior High Schools. Elementary Schools include Nissho and Ominatou. Junior High Schools include Tobigaike and Konan.
In early September, Nankoku-shi holds the JHS Speech Contest. All JETs will participate as speech coaches for students at their school and may be asked to MC or keep time. ALTs from other cities in Kochi may serve as judges.
JETs are currently supplied bicycles by the BOE, although some JETs have purchased cars in the past.
Due to the proximity of Kochi University, Nankoku schools often have foreign college students come to speak about their culture. It's a fun chance for students to show off their English skills as well as nice break from a weekly lesson when they happen to visit your school :)
Sightseeing
places to visit? - the good and the bad. Festivals that should not be missed?
Shopping
food and vitals? where? book shops and the like?
Eating
What culinary delights does this area have to offer? How wide a selection of restaurants are there? Is the town known for any food in particular?
Living
Nankoku JETS are currently housed together in the same apartment complex in central Nankoku. Across from the apartment complex is a supermarket. A larger supermarket is about a 7 minute walk away. Shikoku Bank, JP Bank and Post Office are situated nearby, about a 5 minute walk.
Dr. Yamamoto, an eye doctor who speaks English, works with her husband, a general practitioner, and is located about 5 minutes walk from the JET apartments.
Japense lessons are offered once a week by the Nankoku International Association for ￥100 yen per lesson. They will pick you up by car from the apartments. Kochi International Association also holds Japanese lesson once per week in their office near Kochi Castle.
In this section write about any other services. Maybe banks, post offices, medical, libraries, hair dresser, sports, travel agencies. Maybe places you found helpful like English schools
External links
- http://www.city.nankoku.kochi.jp (Japanese)