Tag Archives: Japan

Raging Harpies

Not softlier pillowed is my head That rests by thine, unloving bride, Than were those jagged stones my bed Through which the falls of Nuki stride. The Flower Feast, The TaleĀ of Genji, Part 1 Although I am intimately connected with … Continue reading

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Don’t let your worries hold you back.

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Why isn’t Japan the richest country in the world?

This is something I’ve been thinking about for a few weeks now. I’ve lived in Japan for close to a decade now.* Why ask such a question? Well, I’ve been brought up and taught to believe that education is the … Continue reading

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Thoughts on English Education in Japan

This is a lead up to larger post I intend to write on my experiences working within education in Japan and later Australia. Some of what I write here could be roughly applied to the education industry in most countries … Continue reading

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Obesity & Child First Education

This is something I’ve wanted to write about generally for a while. Coming back to Australia, the one thing I always notice is just how big people are compared to Japan. I’m not judging as for a decent portion of … Continue reading

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