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Message to Odawara Highschool Students

2021.02.09

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  My thought on TV program “The Secret of Odawara Highschool Inherited 120 years of Tradition”

The TV program inspired me getting back to long time ago. I remember well the first day I went up the hill to the school building surrounded by thick oak trees. What made me annoyed in early days in the school was the English class teacher who spoke very fast (of course in Japanese). His lecture covered mostly reading and English grammar. No way to learn English pronunciations nor intonation.

 So, I was very much impressed at the English Class scene. Teacher Yamamoto explained fluently in English what students should discuss and to get the conclusion which every member agree with. The time limit of 15 minutes is very short, however, all the groups got conclusion discussing with English. It was very nice.
Interviewer Ms. Kadoya reported that Odawara Highschool is a prominent school supported by Odawara citizens, graduates and teachers. Yes, it is, but you should realize that is the egg shell protecting you from outer world. You must break the shell on one day to go out to rough but wider world which give you many chances.
English listening, speaking, reading and writing ability are strong weapons for you .You can go to any country, do any business you want, and meet with various people. Don’t afraid to discuss with friends, or business partners. Important point when you discuss is don’t become emotional. Old Japanese like as Mr. Mori avoid discussion, instead of that, they select manipulation behind the scenes.  
 I hope you youngers, fly high to wider world from the nest of Odawara.



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