So it's done. Just handed over the keys to my apartment in Sendai. Another move in the books. Well, technically not quite, since our household is still in transit, so we can look forward to another round of buying furniture and unpacking boxes.
The last year in Japan has been a great experience. Of course my wife being Japanese helped with some administrative items, but comparing the quality of life in Sendai to e.g. Geneva, I think that Japan can hold it's own. Food is great, the people are friendly and accommodating, and the countryside around Sendai is stunning. For the ILC, a few more trailblazers are needed to make the path smoother in some areas, but that's not unexpected. So if you are a young postdoc with a bold mind, an appetite for adventure and good food, and the desire to broaden your horizon a little bit, go apply for a job in Japan. The ILC community is eager to help you make your time a success.
My time here is coming to an end for now. (After the Belle / Belle 2 meetings)
So long Japan, and thanks for all the fish. I'll be back.
(Next time for the ALCW meeting in April, to be exact )
Next Step: To write grant applications to pay for a couple postdocs. Stay tuned.
