To be honest, I knew almost nothing about Madagascar before reading this article — I didn’t even know exactly where it was. But as I looked into the background of this situation, I found that there’s a really interesting history behind the…

At first, I assumed the number referred to foreign students who stopped going to school because they didn’t want to. But when I checked the original Japanese article, I realized it’s actually about children who haven’t enrolled in school e…

My first reaction is that this ceasefire agreement is likely to fall apart in the end.One major issue is that the plan requires both sides to return all captives. Sadly, many hostages are already believed to have died, and I’ve heard that …

Honestly, it’s shocking. It’s not like I was a big fan of Charlie Kirk, and I can’t say I knew much about his activities. But his videos — like those debates with university students — often popped up on my YouTube feed. So I knew he was k…

Today’s discussion was based on news about the Nepalese government’s ban on social media. ========================== Many people in Nepal pointed out that the social media ban was just the last straw. It was a culmination of a lot of thing…

Actually, I didn’t know about the 80/20 principle until I read this article. At first, it was a little difficult to apply it to my daily life. But the sixth paragraph of the article, — “we try to do everything but none of it particularly w…

Discussion about the recent news: Hamas backs ceasefire plan amid Gaza fighting================================== At the beginning of this conflict in 2023, I honestly thought this conflict would reach a ceasefire soon, like a temporary fl…

Discussion based on the recent article:US: Jeans ads spark debate on race and beauty standards ======================================== According to opinions among Japanese on social media, there has been a clear shift in the fashion indus…

I think most of the intimidating posts on social media are just talk, with no real action behind them. Many of those people assume they’ll never be tracked down or arrested. But if the authorities or the targets make it clear that they wil…

My teacher and I discussed based on recent news “The UK is going to lower the voting age by two years to 16 in order to raise voter turnouts.================= Lowering the voting age increases the size of the electorate, but I don’t think …

My first reaction to this news was, “How could that even be possible?”I’ve personally taken the TOEIC several times, and from my experience, there are always at least three to five test proctors walking around the room. And of course, the …

"Human beings have a remarkable ability to accept the abnormal and make it normal." I came across this sentence while reading a novel, and it really struck me. Because it's so true for me!I've had braces since last September.(It's already …

Preparation Note for My English Conversation LessonSummary of the Essay: A foreign woman visiting Tokyo broke both handles of her suitcase during her trip. When she learned it would cost ¥2,000 for the hotel to dispose of it, she decided t…

I’m really fed up with the ongoing political turmoil within the LDP. In Japan, people rarely speak openly about their political opinions. Perhaps... because talking about politics with too much enthusiasm can make others uncomfortable.So I…

I don’t really like watching movies with other people—including my husband. Watching a movie or TV series is very special “me time” for me. When I watch movies, I can completely immerse myself in their world. That kind of experience helps …

The reason I decided to start blogging in English is journaling. In early June, I began journaling in English every day and soon found it very helpful for improving my English.This new daily routine has definitely given me a lot of insight…

When I was watching a movie, there was a line of dialogue that really impressed me: “You don’t have to prove anything to anybody.” These words were spoken by a teacher to her student, who had been working hard to achieve his goal—and it re…

Honestly, I decided to write blog posts in English about topics that feel difficult to speak openly on my main blog. That’s why I’ve posted a few entries recently. I’ve found that expressing my opinions in English can sound less aggressive…

I think the clearest example of Japan’s low gender equality is in the area of political empowerment. The number of women in political decision-making roles is significantly low compared to other countries.That being said, we sometimes see …

I basically welcome immigrants, as long as they respect our culture, customs, and tradition, and of course, follow Japanese laws like we do. I know there are many honest and hardworking foreign people who come here legally, and I truly wel…