Thanks to a combination of your youtube videos and articles I have had several revelations and have gotten extremely hyped and positive for the journey to Japan this may to teach with Nova.
I am now looking at the language like it might actually be learnable instead of my original plan to live with a gaijin hermit man and just grumble for food with handfuls of money.
I want to see every part of Japan now not just Osaka (where I will be based). A previous company, amity, wanted to place me in the exact location in the north you talk about.
I want to try everything, do everything and I am not as worried about being a teacher either.
So great job mate! Your work has been perfect. Let me get you a bee (a full sized one, not one that looks like Andre the giant is holding the can) next time you are in Osaka.