No need to tip any Smith’s English School teachers or anyone else in Japan! Jim here, franchise owner and teacher at Smith’s School in Sagamihara. Many know that I come from the northeastern United States. Tipping is a custom in the USA that many people don’t understand. Upon moving to Japan many years ago, I […]
Why is the 10th month called October?
Students are so full of curiosity. This curiosity leads to questions. Some questions are easy, some more difficult. As a teacher, i love a challenge, and students present me daily with difficult questions. Some are grammar related, others might be colloquial questions, still others might be cultural in nature. Recently I was asked by a […]
Spring cherry blossoms near Azamino (あざみ野)
Well this year the cherry blossoms have come, but instead of going to one of the famous parks like Chidorigafuchi we decided to see them in our local area. Since I have been riding my road bike all over Kanagawa (神奈川) these past few years I have discovered some great spots. I was even able […]
