The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed in September 2015 are designed to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Seventeen goals were broken down into 169 targets to be achieved by 2030. At first the 17 goals may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Smith’s School of English looked at each […]
Enjoying my family holiday in Izu Nagaoka
Going to Izu Nagaoka for a family holiday My family decided to spend the family holiday at Izu Nagaoka in Shizuoka, which has beautiful mountains, the sea with fresh fish, relaxing hot springs, a great view on Mount Fuji and is only three hours travelling by Shinkansen – in short everything needed for a perfect […]
Community Safety in Japan
Community Safety in Japan I have 2 small kids, we live in a small house, on a narrow street. We have wonderful neighbors, and our street is not too busy, and yet I still have worries about my children’s safety when walking in our community. Traffic safety is my main concern. Japan is such a […]
