In episode four I interview two people. Firstly I chat with James Patrus, who has been in Japan a year, about first impressions of Japan, teaching, students and driving. Then I catch up with Miho Terui and we talk about Australia and her experiences there, and also we chat about Japanese food. May the …
Continue reading World Journeys Podcast Episode 4 (living in Japan)
For those familiar with Japan, you’ll know about Golden Week. It’s the time the whole country is on holiday. As much as that’s possible as most places remain open and the hospitality is run off its feet. It began on Sunday here, and well it finished today. So it’s not much of a week really, …
Folks, if you’re a bit of a transport fan like me, then you’ll find a few things in Yokohama to interest you. Whilst the wonders of Hakone allow you to take various modes of transport about the place, in Yokohama I discovered a museum of model trains and the Nissan showroom which made for a …
AKB48. I've blogged before about J-pop and girl bands, and whilst I am still in Japan it's hard to escape them. AKB48 was created many years ago now by record producer Yasushi Akimoto. The letters AKB represent Akihabara, a district in Tokyo, and '48' is supposed to (and originally did) represent the number of members. …
Last Saturday I gave you a little bit of insight into the classroom. Today I continue, with the focus being specifically on the students and how to form a good student-teacher relationship. Being a teacher is more than just teaching. Really, it is. I wouldn’t have had the good rapport I think I had …
Continue reading Japanese Survival Guide Point 4 – The Classroom Part 2
So I’m sitting back in Yokohama having dinner with the in-laws, and the second time in three days they change the channel to ‘Japan Table 2014’. I’m not sure if it’s a world table tennis event or what, but there are many countries involved. Well, last night it was Japan versus Australia. Let me tell …
Join the podcast today with special guest Maxime Savard. Maxime has been living in Japan for over eight years now, and was living on the Tohoku coast on the 11th of March, 2011 when the Great Tohoku Earthquake hit. In the podcast we talk about his experiences after the earthquake and what it was like …
Continue reading World Journeys Podcast Episode 3 with Maxime Savard
Last week I had a chance to really get out of the house and see a region not too far away from Tokyo famous for hot springs, mountains, a great view of Mount Fuji and a choice of different kinds of transport to take you about the place. Hakone is not only very popular with …
This week on my Japan Survival Guide I am going to approach a topic that is specifically for those aiming to come here and work as an English Teacher. August is fast approaching, and the new JETs all begin in August. You’d have already applied and probably know if you made by now if you …
Continue reading Japan Survival Guide Point 5 – The Classroom (Part One)
Today’s podcast continues with our look at living in Japan as a foreigner and today’s guest is the charismatic Dean H. Rueztler, a veteran here in teaching English. Dean talks about his time living in Japan, the things that annoy him about Japan, and the things he loves – especially snow sports. We also talk …
Continue reading World Journeys Podcast Episode 2 [living in Japan]
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 