This column is for all the Nova teachers out there who have lost their teaching jobs. And should you be packing up to go back home, I wish you all the best of luck.

But please don't forget Japan and the things you have learned here in spite of your unfortunate experience at Nova. There are still many things to be gained from Japan. I know. I used to teach English here too.

The skills you have picked up teaching in Japan will stay with you forever and will even come in handy at the most unexpected times.