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This is Japan and that is the UK - a poem
This is 日本, that is the UK, this is 日本語, that is English, this is 畳, that is carpet, this is 漫画, that is a comic, this is ラーメン,...
Chris Walsh
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Nicknames
I have lots of nicknames. Usually, people call me Chris, but my name is Christopher. That isn't a nickname. It's just my name shortened....
Chris Walsh
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Test explanation
Teacher: "Today, you have an English test. I will give you some hints: First, relax! The test isn't difficult. You can do it! Second,...
Chris Walsh
Mar 25, 20241 min read


New School Year Resolutions
I will do my best. I will listen to my teacher. I will do my homework. I will practice hard. I will study a little every day. I will...
Chris Walsh
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Karuta Competition
There is a Karuta competition for children in Tsubame. Last month, my son took part. We went and there was no-one there. We went a day...
Chris Walsh
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Mitchell Marsh - Interview
Mitchel Marsh is the captain of the Australian cricket team. Interviewer: Hello, How are you? Mitch: I am good, thank you. Interviewer: ...
Chris Walsh
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Course des Cafés (cafe race) - Paris
On Sunday 24th of March the Course des Cafés (or Cafe Race in English) was held in Paris, France. Waiters raced with a coffee, croissant...
Chris Walsh
Mar 25, 20241 min read


From Super Famicom to Language Passion
When I was young, I loved the UK and never thought about moving. When I was 8 years old, my friends started to play video games. I...
Chris Walsh
Mar 22, 20242 min read


25 Years of Sister City Partnership
Sheboygan and Tsubame are celebrating 25 years of Sister City status. The local library will have a special exhibition to show cultural...
Chris Walsh
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Game Preview - InKonbini: One Store, Many Stories
Have you ever wanted to work in a conbini (convenience store)?? Well, I haven't... but... perhaps the Convenience Store Woman (コンビニ人間)...
Chris Walsh
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Food and emotions
If we don't eat, we get grumpy. If we eat too much, we get sick. Food can have a powerful effect on us. Do you ever feel happy when you...
Chris Walsh
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Super Mario interview
Interviewer: Hello Mario, thank you for the interview. Mario: Hello! Let's a-go! Interviewer: Where do you live? Mario: I live in...
Chris Walsh
Mar 21, 20241 min read


A friend's visit
In two weeks, my friend is going to visit Tokyo. I last saw him in 2019. I am going to visit him in Tokyo. He is coming to Japan for...
Chris Walsh
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Kitchen work - Hard work is important!
I have been a teacher for 4 years now. But, before I was a teacher, I worked in kitchens in several different countries. It was...
Chris Walsh
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Introducing yourself
Hi there! I 'm Barry. Call me Baz. I live in Niigata in Japan. I am from the UK and I am 11 years old. I like soccer and rugby. I...
Chris Walsh
Mar 18, 20241 min read


I love coffee...
I love coffee! I drink it every day. Do you like coffee, too? In Tsubame and nearby, we have lots of nice coffee shops. Here are some...
Chris Walsh
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Japanese TV
Japanese TV is world famous, famous for being crazy. There are parts of Japanese programmes that are shown and talked about around the...
Chris Walsh
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Pikmin!
Pikmin are friendly creatures from a strange planet. They help Olimar! Red Pikmin: They are strong. They can touch fire! Blue Pikmin:...
Chris Walsh
Mar 15, 20241 min read


My secondary school
I want to write a little about my secondary school in the UK. First a note about schools. We have primary school (5-11 years old) and...
Chris Walsh
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Review - Pikmin 4
I love this video game! My son became interested in video games a couple of years ago. We tried some different games together. Yoshi's...
Chris Walsh
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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