In good faith that I reposted a job ad for a domestic helper (DH) in Tokyo yesterday. Since I receive many inquiries about available work that I may know of, but I have limited time to respond all, I just …
Exactly a year ago that I enrolled at CPD (Continuing Professional Development) College to study Jolly Phonics. While studying the course online, I was applying right away the lessons learned at our schools under Olives, Inc. My first student is …
Going 27 years as a language teacher in Japan and still experimenting the effective way to teach a foreign language to young kids. The other day I wrote the best curriculum is Jolly Phonics. Last night, I mentioned the traditional …
It is not by LUCK that an adult student enrolled at Olives Language School today. I don’t believe in “good luck” nor charms nor fortune-tellers so I just brush away greetings kindly offered to me. Two days ago, I received …
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 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 …
“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 …