James at the ALT Insider goes to the mail bag to answer readers’ questions. James gives his advice on how to make effective use of that downtime when there is no students in your schools. Enjoy! Charlie Moritz I'm Charlie and I've been in Japan since 2012. I started Live Work Play Japan to help foreigners in Japan to find their own version of success. I also wrote "The Smart Guide to Teaching English in Japan" which you can get on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. More articles by Charlie Moritz Related Articles How to Japan Common Questions All Foreigners Will Get Asked In Japan How to Japan Essential Japanese For Arriving At The Airport How to Japan Things to consider when renting an apartment in Japan