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 […]
My Day as a Ninja
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 […]
