I think today was the first time I have ever cried at work. Today, the 3rd grade students find out which high school they will attend. the school system is different to UK. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_education_in_Japan Also this week, not only did I manage to get a Monty python quote into my lesson, the reason I cried […]

I am not a Daily Mail reader at all, but this article (minus the really patronising opening three words) is a worthy testament to the nature of  Japanese people and help from around the world. United by tragedy and determined in the wake of disaster, the recovery efforts up north are nothing short of incredible. […]