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Hi. My name is Adam Yoshida. I'm 24 years old and come from California, U.S.A. My hobbies include computers, watching movies, scuba diving, fishing, snowboarding, martial arts, music, travel...and lots more! In the past I have worked as a Scout Instructor and a sailing instructor. Interesting fact: He has eaten DISGUSTING things. For example, live insects in Thailand and cows brains in Mexico!!! |
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Hello. I'm Alex Jones. I am a 2nd year ALT here in Kumamoto ken but my homeplace is Essex in England. I am 23 years old. I like zarusoba noodles and also atashinchi. Interesting fact: I was born in Bermuda. |
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Hi! My name is Amber Engelson, and I am 23 years old. I have taught at Amakusa Technical High School for one year already. I grew up in America and I love L.A! My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and playing softball. I played for 13 years! Interesting fact; I LOVE cats! |
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Hi. I'm Anjali and my home country is Canada. I teach in Minamata City and I love the ocean there. My hobbies include photography, jogging, yoga and cooking (and eating!). Interesting fact: I want to have a pet monkey! |
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I'm Ben Colbridge. I am 23 and I come from England. My hobbies include scuba diving, taking photos, Japanese calligraphy and playing sports. My favourite sports are football, tennis, basketball and volleyball. I also love traveling. This is a photo of me in China recently.
Interesting fact: I like juggling fire!!!
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Hey there. I'm Brenna Dorrance from Montana, USA. I am a 3rd year ALT at Kokokyuikuka. At University I did 4 study abroad programs to Japan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. My degree is in International Affairs. I am interested in politics and I like to dance, watch movies, travel, hang out with friends and read. I once scuba dived, sky dived, rafted and bungee jumped within 3 days!! Interesting fact: I have been to all of the Disney Lands in the world! |
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My name is Carly Ray. I come from Ontario, Canada. I love music, singing, dancing and musical theatre and my dream is to star in musicals professionally! I also love card games. My favourite food is fruit. I could live on it! Interesting fact: Carly once got locked in a toilet in the middle of the night and managed to escape using just a shoelace!!!?? Amazing... |
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Carrie here. How are you all? I am from Canada. I speak French as that is the second language in Canada. I work as a kindergarten teacher at home but I am now working as an ALT in Amakusa. I am a vegetarian and I have a degree in Biology. Interesting fact: I am 6 foot tall. |
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Hi! I'm Charlie Blake. I am 26 years old and come from the South of England. I speak four languages, English, French, German and Italian. I am a vegetarian so I don't eat meat or fish. I enjoy playing tennis and jogging and going to the cinema. Interesting fact: I have a sister who was born on the same day as me, so I am a twin! |
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Hello, hello. I am Chris Jameson, an English ALT working at Kita Ko in Kumamoto City. In England I worked as a journalist and once had a Spice Girl sitting on my knee! I love music and I play the violin and the piano. I also love scuba-diving, dancing and making new friends. Interesting fact: I have met DAVID BECKHAM. |
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I'm Clare. I am 30 years old and come from Scotland. I am a High School teacher and home, like I am here, in Tamana-shi. I have worked in Romania, Israel and Australia. I enjoy camping, rock climbing and canoeing and I like listening to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Bob Marley. Interesting fact: I have no brothers or sisters - I am an only child. |
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Ola! I'm Colleen Hart. I am from Mexico but have also lived in America. My hobbies are computer programming, eating and dancing. My favorite foods are Mexican beef Tacos but I also like Karasi Renkon in Japan. My dream is to have Doraemon's "doko demo" door... Interesting fact: I have a pet snake who is called Futo Maki. |
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Hi! My name is Froilan. I am from Toronto in Canada. At University I studied Art History and Biology. I love playing tennis, watching movies, going biking and eating sashimi. Interesting fact: I once stayed up for five nights in a row with NO sleep! (I drank LOTS of coffee!) |
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My name is Hari Kaur. I am from England but my parents are from India. I used to be a lawyer but now I am working as an ALT in beautiful Soyo machi. I am a vegetarian. My hobbies are watching films and traveling. My favourite country is Iceland. Interesting fact: I have been to all Seven Wonders of the World. |
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Hi guys. My name is James. I am from London, in the UK. I LOVE music and am in a band here in Japan. Our name is Nantoka and I am the guitarist. I enjoy making new friends and doing kick-boxing. Interesting fact: The best moment of my life was seeing U2 live in concert...I was in the front row! It was amazing! |
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I'm Jamie Mackay. I am from Georgia in America. I am 24 years old, 188cm tall and my feet are a size 31! I have a younger sister called Annie and a cat called Duffy. I like going swimming, going hiking and playing American Football. I also enjoy reading and listening to music. Interesting fact: I once did a bungee jump in Switzerland from 1000ft!!!!!!!!!! |
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I'm Jeremy Williams. I am 24 years old and come from Montana, U.S.A. I enjoy fishing, hiking, playing video games and watching movies. I learned some Japanese in school and when I was 22 years old I worked in a hotel in Fukushima. Interesting fact: My eyes change color depending on my mood! |
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I am Jonah and I am 22 years old. I come from New York City and I am a big fan of the New York Yankees baseball team. I enjoy writing, drawing, watching movies, playing video games and listening to music. Interesting fact: My blood type is O+ |
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My name is Kara Lyng. I am from Montana in America but I am now living in Yokoshima. I have naturally red and curly hair and I have my nose pierced. I like basketball and music (I have over 180 CDs!). My favorite food is nashi and I like cooking banana bread. Interesting fact: I have been skiing since I was only 2 years old. |
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Right, here are some facts about me, Kara Takata! I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. In Japan I live in Ozu Town. My hobbies are traveling, playing volleyball, and dancing the hula! I love Starbucks. I also love laughter. Interesting fact: My favorite things in the world are butterflies. |
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Hello everyone. I'm Kate, the ALT at Toryo High School. I am 24 and come from London, the capital of England. I love sports, especially tennis and swimming and also enjoy running and singing karaoke! My favourite foods are tomatoes and cheesecake. Interesting fact: When I was a child my dream was to be an Olympic athlete! |
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G'day. I'm Katherine Ivansson. I am from Australia. I enjoy eating pizza and sashimi and I like watching the New York Yankees on television! My birthday is 4th December. My favourite colours are blue and red. I would like to go to the Winter Festival in Sapporo next year. Interesting fact: I have eaten kangaroo! |
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Hey. I'm Kent Yamaguchi. I am 26 and come from Maui, Hawaii. My favorite sport is baseball. I used to play it at high school. I also love fishing and surfing. I enjoy living in a rural area but sometimes where I live, Oguni, is a bit too cold! Interesting fact: I can free-dive 50 feet! |
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Hi! I am the ALT at Daiichi, Laura Ochs. I'm 23, and I'm from Florida in the USA, but I was born in Yokosuka, Japan on Father's Day (June 15). I enjoy art museums and music as well as hiking and running. The foods I like the best are katsu don and raw eggs. Interesting fact; The otter is my favorite animal because he is so playful and smart! |
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My name is Matthew Mark Paul Frey. I am American and am 27 years old. I am a Catholic and my blood type is O negative. My favorite hobbies are reading (especially philosophy, history and science fiction) and watching movies. I have just finished reading 'Lord of the Rings'. I also enjoy Taiko drumming and skiing. Interesting fact: I have visited 30 of the 50 United States of America. |
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Hey. My name is Megan. I am working in Misumi machi but am originally from Wellington, New Zealand. I have a passion for traveling and have visited 12 countries already. I hope to visit at least 25 in my life. In Japan, but also in New Zealand, I love eating sushi and sashimi. Interesting fact: "Lord of the Rings" was filmed very close to my home in New Zealand! |
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Hi. My name is Samantha Pritchard, but my friends all call me Sam. I am from England but am now living in Amakusa. I enjoy listening to music, especially R'n'B and Hip Hop. and I also play the saxophone and am in a band. I play tennis and volleyball and I love traveling. I have been to places like Thailand, Korea, Africa and most of Europe. Interesting fact: I used to work in Africa. |
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Hello. My name is Sarah Keenan. I am 23 and come from Winnipeg, Canada. I am working as an ALT in Ushibuka. My hobbies are reading, cooking, hiking, and running. My favourite food is pasta and my favourite colour is green! Interesting fact: Eight is my lucky number.... |
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I am Shaun. I am an American but my parents are from Jamaica. I enjoy reading and listening to music. The sports I enjoy include swimming, bowling, judo and kendo. I also love street racing. Interesting fact: I am allergic to fish and seafood. This is a BIG problem in Japan as you eat so much of them! |
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Hi. I'm Suzanne Strom. I come from Vancouver in Canada. I work as a teacher in Canada but am now enjoying teaching in Ashikita too. My hobbies are hiking, jogging, and traveling. Interesting fact: My real name is Carolyn but I prefer Suzanne. |
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My name is Taylor. I am 23 years old and I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I have a degree in Film Studies. My hobbies are making films, computers and learning Japanese. Interesting fact: This is the first time I have traveled out of North America. |
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My name is Tiva. I was born in Hong Kong, my Mother is from Argentina and I have lived in Hong Kong, China, Italy, Argentina and England. Due to this, I speak four languages. I love scuba diving, hiking, acting, climbing the Chuo steps and eating parfait! Interesting fact: When I was 18, I saved up lots of money and went traveling. I have been to over 30 countries. |
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I'm Tom Foskin. I come from Ireland. I am working in Kikuchi City which I think is a very nice place. I love Japanese food except for natto! I play tennis and I also like to run. Interesting fact: I once broke both my legs after trying to jump down an elevator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Hello there. My name is Val Wiggett. I come from South Africa. It is a fascinating and beautiful country. You should visit one day. I am working in elementary and Junior High schools in Haksui machi in Aso-gun. I enjoy cooking, hiking, jogging and partying! Interesting fact: I have 10 brothers and sisters. |
