JAPANESE SCIENCE TEACHER'S BLOG

日本人理科教師のブログ

Entries from 2025-10-01 to 1 month

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

I messaged my friends Happy Halloween, and one Kenyan replied, Have a spooky day(↓). It seems that nothing special is done for Halloween in Kenya. The Hyrax came out today. The kids have grown up(↓).

CHAMELEON COLOR CHANGE

I'm waiting for the chameleon to come.

PELTIER ELEMENT

This is my 108th exhibit(↓). This exhibit generates electricity using the warmth of your hands. Many teachers came to my room today. I hope they will spread the good word throughout Kenya(↓↓).

SENIOR SCHOOL COUNTY TRAINERS INSET

This week, the "Senior School County Trainers Inset" event is being held at CEMASTEA. Many leading teachers from around the country are attending(↓). They sometimes come to my room(↓↓). I made arches out of Japanese paper clay. Indeed, the…

PERMANENT SECRETARY CAME

The permanent secretary came to CEMASTEA. He seems to be a very important person.

NAIROBI MARATHON

We often drive along the Southern Bypass beside Nairobi National Park, but today we were able to run(walk) here(↓). It was moving. I was also happy that they gave us ice cream, drinks and fruit along the way. Lunch in Chinatown was cheap a…

KARURA FOREST

I went to Karura forest to buy products made from Melia trees. Melia is a drought-resistant tree that is currently attracting attention. I was told a lot of lies by a lot of Kenyans, and in the end, I realized that no one knew about Melia.…

ARCH BRIDGE

I made a model of an arch bridge out of clay.

NAIROBI MARATHON T-SHIRT

I'm participating in the Nairobi Marathon on Sunday. So I went to Ufuru Garden to pick up the T-shirt. It really motivated me.

AIR CANNON

I made an air cannon, imitating the one at the Shizuoka City Science Museum. It was surprisingly fun! Even I, an adult, found it fun.

PRISM

WHITE WINGS

I made an airplane called "White Wings" and exhibited it(↓). And I explained how airplanes fly. It made me want to get on a plane again.

FINAL REPORT OF THE 2023-2ND TEAM

The final report meeting for the 2023 second team was held. A former English teacher spoke fluently in English. Members who came to visit CEMASTEA also gave presentations. They will return home tomorrow on Ethiopian Airlines.

TOW BABIES

Not one but two babies were born. I hope to get some more amazing photos this week.

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

I went to Amboseli National Park with 6 other JICA volunteers(↓). We were lucky enough to get a clear view of Mt. Kilimanjaro!

KIMETSU NO YAIBA

I never dreamed I'd watch Kimetsu No Yaiba in Kenya. I was moved by the last scene. Tomorrow, I'm going to Amboseli National Park.

BIRYANI

I went to town to get a haircut. Even though it was a public holiday, there were very few people around. According to the taxi driver, everyone was at home mourning the death of the former prime minister. I had chiken biryani for lunch(↓).…

PYTHAGORAS' THEOREM

The former prime minister passed away, so tomorrow is a holiday. His house was nearby.

LET'S MAKE A RAINBOW!

CONGRATULATIONS ON CREATING 100 EXHIBITS!

I've made my 100th exhibit.Can you put this on the chopstick?

DRINKING BIRD

I was surprised to learn that drinking birds are actually a wonderful invention. As expected, this is a big hit in Kenya. I think it's the first drinking bird in Kenya.

ABOUT BUSINESS CLASS

The business class was impressive. First of all, the seats were spacious. Then, starting with a welcome towel, a welcome drink, a welcome coffee, it was the ultimate in hospitality. Lunch was also like being in a restaurant. And at the end…

MY FIRST BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHT!

I am currently writing this blog from Addis Ababa Airport. I finally got upgraded to business class!Star Alliance wouldn't let me,but the guy at the service counter(↓) in Addis Ababa upgraded me using my Ethiopian Airlines miles.This is th…

MY 2026 AND 2027

Next year, I will return to high school in Japan, where I will study English and look for a job. I would like to do the following kind of work(↓) as an individual professional for two-year periods starting in 2027.

ENGLISH EXAM Ⅱ

I'm almost done with all the questions. The test is in two days.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NOBEL PRIZE AGAIN!

This will be a boost to my work at JICA.

TOCHIGI PREFECTURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM

I went to the Tochigi Prefectural Science Museum. There were many new exhibits that I couldn't imitate, but there were also some that I could imitate. What surprised me was the science show by a former elementary school teacher. I was move…

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NOBEL PRIZE!

Japanese science was still world-class. I am proud to be a Japanese biology teacher.

NAGATORO TOWN

I met my older brother and younger brother in Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture, and we had lunch(↓) together.

ENGLISH EXAM

One of the reasons for returning to Japan this time is to take the English exam. I'm studying for the exam on October 11th.