He's "bored as hell waiting for some powder" - so am I!

OK, Josh, not the most exciting place you've ended up, but you have time and freedom, and you are with your gf who I hope's looking after you. Make the most of it all!

I'm in Shizuoka too though I suspect somewhere a little more populated!

But I love being in the countryside and not in a big city. I say enjoy it, get a bike a camera and explore. I'm sure there is a lot to find out there.

Considering you have time till winter:

you have the time and the environment, spend some time studying the language and speak to those grannys and granpas. Why not make the most of your time and get something outta it? The more proficient you become, the more you will get outta your experiences here in Japan.

as others said, get a mtn bike, even if its a POS and see whats out there. I love the countryside of Japan, but typically hate big cities. 'sides it will get you into rock-solid shape for the season. Got mountains? Climb em. Shit, bring some bubbly up there with you and pop it when you reach the peak. Have done that over at Mt. Rokko in Kobe/Ashiya along some of the incredible spines/ridges they have there. Found a rock with a verticle drop of about 400 feet below it, sat down, and enjoyed the view.

again pointed out, soul search, you will discover new things bout yourself by being here. Get your hands on some good books too.

TBH, even in bumblefuk Japan I dont see how you can be bored - but thats just me.

there's an indoor halfpipe in yamanashi.....I think it's called kamui misaka

Hi J A place is what you make it so you can sit there and get more bored more bored and gone insane. The POW is still 2 months off so I suggest you listen to everyone and get out and about. Go get a mountain bike - go for a walk - start learning Japanese.

I am here working 6 days a week - 10hours a day dealing with idiots everyday BELIEVE ME I will swap with you any day. Don't miss out on this experiece ENJOY it!

Not that I'd call you baby, but....

I'd LOVE to be in your position.
Make the most of it mate.

Yeah, a swap?? I'd be in that, (+1 might object!)

I am a BOF, but even I understand that the remote areas are usually the best places. Get off your A**e, go out to meet some people. Get a licence, drive around a bit, visit neighbouring places.

Simply put, you are NOT owed a living, nor full-time entertainment by anyone, let alone the people you have landed yourself amongst.

How's your Japanese? If NFG, as one of the locals to help you get better! I am sure there'll be someone who'd jump at the chance to improve their eigo while helping you with nihongo.

Sheesh!!

You can learn how to cook as well.

Are you working also

Get a job in central tokyo I recon... I would be ready to top myself living out there...

Some people would say the same about living in central Tokyo

Yep couldn't think of anything worse...

Absolutely!! Lovely place to vist, wouldn't want to live there! (Mind you, I say the same about Sydney, Canberra - neither of which are anywhere near the size of Tokyo!)

Agreed. Choosing crowded Tokyo over the fine countryside?
Don't get that.

Says he ... from the wide open spaces of ... London!

Nagoya would be worse

Thankfully I only work there JA.

Live in a small town and parents in a tiny village surrounded by countryside. Just working there though is bad enough!

Lets just hope Joshstar hasn't taken drastic measures!!!!

Myself I would LOVE to live in the middle of nowhere.