Community is the key to living a happy, connected social life. Sure, facebook and myspace and mixi are great online communities. But true community, human interaction, is tops. Living in Japan, community takes on a different form than back home. Particularly, annual community events stand out. Summer fireworks, cherry blossom viewing parties, Gion Matsuri in […]
Community Softball in Japan
Although we have a standard bulletin board in our community, we also have a small clipboard version which circulates. A few weeks ago the clipboard arrived at our door with an announcement for community softball, and a sign-up sheet. I had been approached a few weeks earlier by a neighbour who invited me to play, […]
What is community [in Japan]? スミス英会話大津石山膳所駅
スミス英会話大津の日本語のサイトはここです。 千晴の部屋はここです。英会話無料レッスンはここです。 Before coming to Japan I had never lived anywhere except in my hometown. I coldn’t imagine living in another city, let alone another country. My biggest concern was