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【講師の英語日記】 How to improve English
One of the best ways to improve your English is to read. Many think they need more grammar or conversation; while these aspects are important, it is equally imperative to read each day--not text books…
[US] 26. Movies in Japan
One of the most convenient things about living in Japan is how often they show Western movies. I think it’s great that I get to watch American movies and foreign films in Japan, with the original audi…
[US] 25. Geography
One of the stereotypes about American people is that they don’t know much about other countries. The general idea is that Americans do not care about anything outside of America, and that many people…
[US] 24. Tokyo vs. Osaka; Similar to New York vs. Los Angeles
Living in Japan, I get to see many interesting things. One of the more interesting aspects of living here is seeing the “ rivalry ” between Tokyo and Osaka. A long term expat told me that I’ll mostly…
[US] 23. New Year’s in Japan and other holidays
One of the most interesting aspects about living in Japan is experiencing different holidays in the country. Personally, I love holidays and festivals in Japan, since I have a chance to eat tons of fo…
[US] 22. The Conveniences of Japan and America
Living here in Japan, I get the unique opportunity to compare and contrast the differences between cultures. One thing I like about living in Japan is the convenience of some parts of daily life. An e…
[US] 21. Vegetarianism in Japan
Nowadays, vegetarianism and veganism (which means not eating ANY animal products) are quite trendy in America. Having lived that lifestyle myself, I chose to eat that way for health reasons, so I am n…
[US] 20. Exercise
What I have noticed since living in Japan compared to America is how much more walking and bicycling I do on a given day . In the American state of Texas, things tend to be rather far away , so having…
[US] 19. Pop Culture in Japan
One thing that is really fascinating about living in Japan is seeing what’s considered “popular” here in the country. When I used to teach younger students, I would ask them about what kind of music t…
[US] 18. Seasons in Japan
What I like about Japan is the availability of seasons in the country. Spring, summer, fall, and winter. You can feel and see the change of seasons in a distinct and clear manner. With Spring, come th…
[US] 17. Tea and Coffee in Japan
One of my most favorites aspects about living in Japan is the availability of tea. In every conbini, supermarket, and vending machine, you can find an abundance of different teas. I am from America, a…
[US] 16. Going to the Doctor in Japan
One thing that I like about Japan is the way they handle medical care. I’ve only been to the doctor once since I’ve been here, and the service was fantastic. Furthermore , the ability to get medical t…