Nagasaki is a great city that is full of history and has a laid back feel to it. There is plenty to do, and it is not far from other great places like Fukuoka and Unzen.
You will find most of the life in Nagasaki is gathered around the shopping malls and the shopping arcade.
In Nagasaki there are 3 large malls: one in Ohato (near the wharf and sea side park), another called Amu Plaza (at Nagasaki station, Nagasaki eki-mae 長崎駅前), and the last one CocoWalk ココウォーク (in Mori-machi, not far from the Nagasaki Peace Museum). There is also a shopping arcade at Hamano-machi 浜の町.
Although, shopping is not the only thing to do here, and there are quite a few other places to visit. Sea side park is a nice ... sea side park... this is a great place to visit at anytime. Nagasaki also has a China town called Shinchi 新地 (Kanji pretty much means New Ground or vacant ground, if your interested...) which is a great place to visit. Close to China town there is Glover garden. Glover garden is old western-style buildings left by settlers. Glover himself, I believe, came from Scotland. Also, most importantly, don't forget to check out the night view of Nagasaki from Mt Inasa 稲佐山. So much more to do here....
Now, more about what's like to be a JET in Nagasaki. There is a great bunch of JET friends here that near meet every week, so you won't be alone. It is especially great to have some of those more knowledgeable of Nagasaki show us around to the all-you-can-eat restaurants. Make sure you're not a stranger when you arrive! (You will have a chance at the Nagasaki orientation to meet people).
Housing - I haven't heard any horror stories of terrible apartments here. In my case, I love my apartment. Two rooms (Tatami floor), kitchen, storage room, toilet & shower room. I think it is normal to get a few bugs. I had a few cockroaches come and visit me before summer was out. Nothing to worry about, just keep your place smell free and the beasts will stay away ;)
Anyway enough! Got any questions? Leave a comment!
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