Hello, I'm Nick.

For nearly 30 years, I've lived in Japan teaching English. But in my spare time, I've always been a bit of a 'logic person' - someone who enjoys building websites and finding ways to automate tedious tasks.

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Building better tools

Lately, I've been learning how to build better tools for small businesses. I'm focusing on creating custom internal systems that replace messy spreadsheets with clean, secure databases.

Here are some links to give you an idea of who I am and what I do:

My Blogs

I made my own blogging system, which I affectionately call Kiyora, to share my thoughts on software development, gaming, and life in Japan. Feel free to check them out!

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Tech Blog

This blog is for all things related to software development. Sharing my journey as I learn new tools and techniques helps me remember them better!

Read the Blog
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Personal Blog

Starting fresh with a new personal blog where I share my thoughts on life in Japan, teaching English, learning languages, and growing old.

Get to Know Me
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Gaming Blog

I've been gaming for over 40 years, so I decided to start a gaming blog to share my reviews, thoughts and experiences with fellow gamers.

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My School

For years, I've been running my own English school in Japan. I teach "conversation classes" to adults and children, both in-person and online.

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Nick's English

In addition to lessons, I regularly make free English-learning materials for students. Teachers, too, are welcome to use these in their classes.

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If you'd like to work together or just say hello, you can reach me via my contact form.