On Thursday, I flew from the UK to Japan to start my three-week preliminary field research. I will be making observations in Tokyo for the next two weeks, with further observations in a rural region in the third week.
A rash came out on my arms two weeks ago, and I visited a walk-in clinic and got some medication (ointment), but there was no sign of it getting better. Soon after I arrived in Tokyo, I went straight to see a doctor. The Japanese doctor said that the rash was caused by fatigue and stress and gave me some tablets and a pack of cream. They worked well, and the rash has gone.
My achievements in Week 31
- sent my draft of Chapter 3 to my supervisors
- started translating consent forms for five participant groups and finished one sheet
Goals for Week 32
- complete the translations of all the consent forms
- start making my fieldwork notes
