I think I’m turning Japanese 1
Possibly the first of many to come as I spend more and more time in Japan. So here it is: I think I’m turning Japanese because: I was riding my bike home after buying...
Author: Chris
New School – Makuharihongo
The summer is finally over. The days are getting cooler. School has begun. I didn’t really get up to much over the summer holidays as my credit card bill is equal to my pay...
Phantasy Star Portable Sold Out
Found this sign on the way into the local Yodobashi today. First time I have seen them erect a sold out sign for anything other than the consoles.
Why Japanese kids think they are learning English.
For one of my first lessons, I asked the students to get into groups and try to think about why they are studying English. These are some of the most common answers from 18...
RC Drifting
I recently signed up for a gym (Central sports – more about that later) and outside is a RC course. Afterwards, on my way home – I noticed that there were a few people...
Hi Chris, Your blog was helpful but I’m still a bit confused. Do we need both the certificate of no…
Hi Daniel, Sorry - I'm not too sure, its possible the certificate of no impediment has changed since I filled…
Hi Aaron, In Japan you should be good to go. You might have difficulty in other countries when trying to…
Hello Chris I have recently married in Japan Konintodoke was filled out and accepted translator advised we were know married…
Hi, Chris. I'm just trying to get my cert of no impediment to marriage done now and I'm a bit…