There are only two short periods in the year when the famous Kyoto Imperial Palace, known to Japanese as ‘Kyoto Gosho’, is open to public. ( 京都御所 ) Kyoto Gosho was open from last Wednesday until Sunday afternoon and congregations of visitors were strictly ushered through the main inner royal courtyard of National Treasure significance. […]
Our 12th Anniversary at Yoshino Hanami – Every Year !
Hello everyone! While so many of you Smith’s School of English Franchisees were having a wonderful hanami party, Yoko and I were in Yoshino with family celebrating our twelveth Anniversary. This has been a regular custom for us since April 5th, 1998 when I proposed to my wife by hiding the diamond engagement ring in her udon soup. […]
Technology Fuels Desire ! A Dimension to Science Classes at Smith’s School in Kotoen ( 月謝制のスミス英会話 甲東園校 )
Those who know me know that I love toys. I have many hobbies and taste in toys has long served to help keep my wallet under pressure. Good thing I stopped carrying one years ago – don’t expect a change any time soon! In this picture is the ultimate example of a toy for boys. This […]
