In the first half of this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the unique school customs that are common in Japan, including how students get to school, school lunches, and who "owns" the classroom. Then in the second half, they continue the discussion and Jordan shares a shocking story of the pool cleaning day at an elementary school that he used to work at, while Michael shares information about shoes, uniforms, and one's appearance in school. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the words "beside" and "besides", how to use them, and how they are different. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.