Ever since my first trip to Japan I have enjoyed so many things. I have walked around Kyoto seeing the classic gardens and visited the Manga Museum in summer. I have taken a boat ride down the Osaka River, while viewing the lovely Cherry Blossoms during winter. I have so many fond memories. But the […]
English Rakugo
Hello Everyone! Have you ever experienced English Rakugo? As an English coach in Fukushima Smith’s English School, I highly recommend you this English Rakudo performance for English conversation training. On the 21st January 2016 there will be a Japanese traditional performance by Rakugo Performer, Shinoharu Tatekawa. ” English Rakugo 2016 by Shinoharu” will be Shinoharu’s largest […]
The Sounds of Winter’s Coming
As Autumn rolls on, the sounds of the coming winter are becoming more and more common. In Canada, you might hear the sound of firewood being split and stacked, or lakes cracking as they start to freeze over. In Japan, you might hear the jingles of the oil delivery trucks or sweet potato trucks rolling […]