Ibaraki!
that is all i know so far
which means it could be anywhere in Ibaraki prefecture, which is north of Tokyo for those who dont know. north and about 2.5 hours on a slow train which will cost around $30 each way.
but this is good
its a place i have only ever fleetingly been to, but no too far away from the people i know
i should be finding out more details in the comming weeks. well i better, its only 8 weeks or so till i go!