I moved to Japan in January of 2007. At that time I had a job with Nova, which was the largest English conversation school, and the biggest foreign employer, in Japan. I came to Japan on a 1-year visa with a 1-year contract with Nova. At the end of that 1 year, I had decided […]
Hot pocket patch : kairo
While chatting with a student at smith’s school of English Fukushima the funniest thing happened. She opened her bag and onto the desk fell a “Kairo”. Now as I was wearing two in my shoes, I thought, this must make an interesting English chat. Have you ever heard about the Japanese “kairo” in your country? […]
Japanese Gift wrapping
Why I love Japan : Japanese Gift Wrapping An English conversation student I often have the chance to chat with in English at Smith’s Fukushima School, works full time as a present wrapper. A present-wrapper? I hear you ask. Yes it is a profession here in Japan. Her dedication to this task is fascinating […]
