Hello from Jim at Smith’s School of English, Sagamihara, Japan. Recently I’ve been thinking about empathy in teaching English, and reflecting on my own experiences as a student. I remember taking Spanish courses in high school and not learning much. We listened to the teacher and studied for a test. The teacher did his job […]
World’s Best Food Ingredients
My wife Yoko is a hobby patissièrre so the quality of every single thing that goes into her creations is critical. She really appreciates the world’s best food ingredients available in Japan. In our area, there are several great import food stores and exceptional grocers promoting fresh local produce. They rival some of the best available anywhere. […]
Visiting Nara Park
Walking in the Park One of the things that I love about Japan is being able to enjoy the rich history and culture. I really like to take the train or drive to the different prefectures and see the beauty of each place. Nara Park is one of the places that I really enjoy visiting […]
