Flying business class to Tokyo then being put up in one of the best hotels in Kobe. Not bad, and a bit of a contrast to the last few weeks sat around working from home! The flight across was free with the miles I’ve accumulated, and as it was full they upgraded me to business class! It’s the first time that’s happened and it’s really strange having a bed on a plane, and a steak for dinner!

Then I arrived in Kobe for the JET Conference tomorrow ( sponsored by the Ministry of Education & the Council for Local Authorities for International Relations ) and no sooner had I set foot in the hotel then I was bumping in to people I know. It’s strange how this conference has changed over the years, from attending it as a JET, to taking the overnight ferry and having to crash in people’s rooms, to now having an official workshop and being put up for the night. Shame I missed all the parties, let’s hope I can actually do a JET workshop without a hang over – I think it will be the first time!