Finally, the exterior renovation commences today! In 2017, I carefully planned for our school & gakudo renovation which supposed to commence on the first week of January 2018. What I thought to be just a 2-week project became unending negotiations with various …
Looking for freshly-made buckwheat noodles for lunch or just observe how to make Japanese “soba” (noodles from buckwheat flour)? Go to Ogawa Family Restaurant located at 6-9-1 Saiwaicho, Tachikawa City (Phone #: 042-535-5025). It’s within my block — about 3 minutes walk …
Looking for indoor children learning activities or parent-child programs? Go to the city’s Children Future Center in Nishikicho 2-26, Toshikawa 3-chome. (Phone: 042-529-8682 or check their website: https://t-mirai.com/) The former city hall is now a complex facility for supporting education, cultural …
Which Japanese electronics shop is your favorite? Since moving to West Tokyo, it has been “mendokusai” (bothersome/troublesome) to travel to Akihabara, the electric/electronics town of Japan. Thank goodness to Bic Camera where it sells various electronic needs! Tachikawa City is fortunate to have one of …
“Together we win” (our slogan) when you study at Olives Language School & Gakudo! You learn a new language & culture by professional foreign & local teachers in a natural setting with various methods and strategies. We are not just after passing …
For 15 straight years in Japan, I was just at the back of the wheel and had rare train & bus rides. I really enjoyed driving around Kanto Area and once I drove to Kyushu Area for 18 hours one …
Throughout March 2019, I’ll be posting OIJs (Only/Original in Japan). Enjoy learning the unique enterprises, culture, theme parks, food, etc. in the Land of the Rising Sun. First to feature is “sakura” — Japan’s most popular flower. Savor the Spring season by …
Such a short time to catch up with my Singaporean friends over Japanese dinner a few days ago. Actually, they’re now based in Australia and the United Kingdom but flew from South Korea as the New Zealand-born husband works there. …
Today a 4-year old girl in princess costume came to our school! She’s really so cute and it seems our school is the only place she can parade her new yellow gown. The very supportive parents and grandmother are creating …