English pronunciation isn’t easy for non-native speakers, and even more difficult when combining words with music. Jim here, from Smith’s School of English, Sagamihara. I met Akiko last spring at a local jazz concert. She sang in front of a big band and sounded fabulous. We connected on Facebook shortly thereafter and I realised she […]
Staying Healthy Through Discipline
Healthful living through nutritious diet and regular exercise is an important cornerstone to maintaining good health. Staying healthy through discipline can be a real necessity, especially for those with certain disabilities or specific needs. Without a doubt, food is the main health maintenance tool available to us all. Living in Japan affords us great opportunities to get nutritious, delicious, […]
Family Summer Holiday in Ashizuri, Kochi
Our family summer holiday It is summer time! This summer, we decided to visit the beautiful Kochi Prefecture for our family summer holiday. This summer, we were very lucky with the weather, because it was sunny all the time. We went all the way to the south to Ashizuri. There we could enjoy the beautiful […]


