One of my first experiences in Japan happened to be near Smith’s School of English in Otsu. I went to the Koka Ninja Village with some Ritsumeikan friends. It was a fantastic and unique experience. After arriving at the Koka train station, a Ninja Village employee picked us up in a van and took us […]
Winter Hike in Osaka
As you may know, I am a big fan of hiking. Rain or shine, hot or cold, I am ready for a hike. When I found out about the Mount Kongo Frost Covered Tree Festival on February 2nd, I knew that I had to go. Mount Kongo is located in the southern part of Osaka […]
Great Food in Fukushima, Osaka
Hello everyone! I am new to working at Smith’s School of English in Fukushima, but I have been here many times before. Why? Because of the fantastic food! My first experience eating in Fukushima was with my girlfriend. We ate at a French restaurant at the shopping street (shotengai) for my birthday last July. The […]