once more, in the land of the rising sun

so, its been a few months since i posted last... im great at this.
im back in japan. same research. graduated at the end of april.
a lot more gaikokujin around this year. easier to be social. feels a bit slower on the research end, but we are making progress.
fortunately, part of what i have to get done, and what helps fill the down time is finding a job. lots of options, just not a lot in jacksonville. mildly disappointing doesnt quite cover it.
somehow, i made a pile of new friends while reconnecting with some old ones just before i left. almost seems a tragedy, but... i will return.