Time in Tokyo 
Nagasaki is a prefecture located in the northern part of Japan's southern island of Kyushu. According to Google, it's known for forested islands and hot-springs because of the volcanoes. Also, because it's so far south it has mild winters, which is nice for me because I do not like snow. However, they also have very hot and humid summers (80% humidity!!). I have experience with Japanese summers, but I think it's still going to take some getting used to. I remember during my study abroad leaving my apartment and instantly being sweaty. I could do my hair in the morning and it would be puffy by mid-day. Before I was in the city, but Nagasaki is surrounded by water, so I'm sure it will be even worse.
An interesting fact that I read is that Nagasaki is a very Christian prefecture. Because it was a major port for Dutch traders it has many Catholic and christian churches. There's even four Adventist congregations that I was able to find. Hopefully I live close enough to travel to one of them because it would be nice to have a Japanese church family even if I can't fully understand the language.
For now I can only research very basic and historical information about Nagasaki because I don't know exactly where in the prefecture I'll be living yet. The contracting organizations are not allowed to contact us incoming JETs until after May 25th. Once I know my city I plan on heading straight to Google maps to give myself a tour and to find out about the various festivals and events that go on. I want to know where the nearest grocery store is. I want to know if I'm going to be more rural or in a larger city. If I'll need a bike or a car. The suspense is killing me! But at least I can start to get an idea of what kind of clothes to pack based on the region.
Nagasaki here I come as I continue to prepare for my journey to the land of the rising sun!
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