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Hello everyone,   What a weekend it was for the weather. We saw a bit of everything, from sun to thunder storms to hailstones. The drastic changes mean it`s getting warmer and summer is almost here. I went to Mishima on Saturday to see hanami at the Mishima Taisha shrine. It has a lake wher…　
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Hello everyone, As I was cycling to work this morning I saw sakura petals along the side of the street, the sign that hanami is here. It`s been blossoming at different times all around Japan and now it`s arrived in Fuji. At this time of the year people flock to parks for hanami parties under the …　
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Hello everyone, How are you doing? Are you enjoying the start of spring. I went hiking for the first time this year and climbed Echizendake 越前岳　in Susono. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Our spring campaign ends tomorrow. That's the last chance to take adva…　
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Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend last week. We`ve reached that nice time of the year when the weather isn`t too hot or cold. I wonder how long it will last before the summer heat arrives. The spring vacation is here for students. While they wait for their new school year to co…　
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Hello everyone,   Now spring has begun I'm looking forward to spending more time outdoors amongst the beautiful nature here in Shizuoka. I like outdoor activities like hiking and camping. I grew up in the countryside and there were hills near my house. My friends and I used to play in the h…　
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Hello everyone,   Happy St. Patrick`s Day! Last Monday 17th was the day when everyone around the World celebrates their Irish heritage. I got to celebrate in the usual Irish style thanks to a gift of Guinness from Sachiyo. Thanks very much! You can see from the photo I also wore green. Gree…　
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Hello everyone,How has your week been? I was struck with a throat virus and on Sunday night I had to go to the accident and emergency hospital because my temperature was 39.5 degrees. My fever was still high on Monday and I wasn't able to work. I apologise to my students whose lessons were cancell…　
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Hello everyone,   It`s almost March 14th and that means White Day here in Japan. As far as I know Japan is the only country that celebrates this tradition. It means that the men who received chocolate on Valentine’s Day have to give some chocolate to the women. In Ireland we don`t have any …　
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Hello everyone,It's March already. I hope you're enjoying the start of spring. Our spring campaign is halfway through and we've welcomed lots of new students here. The campaign ends at the end of this month so please spread the word. Yesterday, a familiar face came back. A former kindergarten stud…　
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Hello everyone,   It`s March and that means Spring is officially here, although the weather today doesn`t seem to think so. It also marks my first year anniversary of working with Hario English School. In March last year I started working here and I have had a fantastic time. Everything I`v…　
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