Here is a breakdown of where in Japan we will be living...
[I think I have the hierarchy correct]

We will be on Honshu - the nation's main & largest island

In the Kanto region - a geographical area encompassing 7 prefectures

In the Greater Tokyo Area - a large metropolitan area consisting of Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Tokyo (at the center) prefectures

In the Kanagawa Prefecture - prefectures are governmental bodies larger than cities, towns, and villages. The capital of Kanagawa is Yokohama.

In the Miura Peninsula Area - divides Tokyo Bay (east) Sagami Bay (west)

In the town of Yokosuka - city stretches from Tokyo Bay to Sagami Bay

Sayonara Louisville

Come August 5, this Jones family will be saying our goodbyes to Louisville for awhile and heading to Yokosuka, Japan! Trips was offered a job with the Department of Defense being a counselor (and doing some teaching) at Kinnick High School on the Naval Base in Yokosuka. It is a 2 year commitment, at least. We considered this a once in a lifetime opportunity for our family and accepted the offer with daring hearts. We are thrilled at the chance for more world travel. Trips has visited several overseas destinations and I really enjoyed my first venture abroad to China. We're elated to have the chance to experience this with our girls and to expose them to a different culture. We may get the best of both worlds with this particular opportunity in that we will get to experience living in a different country/culture, but with American culture available to us through the Naval Base. We are nervous at the thought of all of the changes we will have to adjust to, being that this will be a change of address for us and not just a short vacation, but are hopeful for an exciting adventure. Home will never be too far from our hearts and thoughts, I'm sure. And thankfully, with the awesomeness of technology, we'll be able to keep in touch with our friends and family and vise versa. So, add this blog to your favorites list if you're interested in keeping up with us and our adventure and we're looking forward to getting your emails, skyping, and reading your blogs!