Decisions About Sagamihara Last autumn I felt the need to make a change here in Japan with Smith’s School of English. I narrowed down my decision to three options: sell my franchise and open a new one, keep it and open a second one, or relocate the school. With the help of Smith’s Head Office, […]
Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi Teacher Using Reusable Bags in Amagasaki, Japan
Hi! It’s Derek from Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi. This blog is about how I am taking simple action to reduce plastic bag waste to help our planet and how you can too. Plastic Pollution A big problem that the world faces is plastic pollution. Plastic is not biodegradable, or can’t be absorbed back into […]
Takarazuka Musical “Casanova”
Have you ever had the chance to watch one of the famous Takarazuka musicals live? After many years in Japan, I finally found the time to go! One of my English students is an ardent fan of the Takarazuka musical company, so she took me along to watch the show “Casanova”. My English student met […]


