Lake Biwa is Japan’s biggest lake- about 185km around, it is also one of the oldest lakes in the world (estimated to be at least 4 million years old). Located near the old capital of Kyoto, Lake Biwa is featured in many notable stories and in classic literature and as such is a popular destination […]
Beer Festival Near Fukushima!
One of my first dates with my girlfriend was not far from Smith’s School of English in Fukushima at the Umeda Belgian Beer Festival underneath the Umeda Sky-Building. It is a weeklong event that ends on a weekend in June. Since that first time, we’ve gone every year to enjoy the tasty brews and yummy […]
Spring Baseball is Coming!
Springtime is quickly approaching here at Smith’s School of English in Fukushima! For many people, that means warm weather, cherry blossoms, and a new beginning to the fiscal year. Those things are nice, but springtime for me means a fresh start to the baseball season. As a person from Michigan, I’m a staunch supporter of […]
