Everything You Need To Know About The MEXT Scholarship
- 04-01-2021
Who does not dream of studying abroad? You get to travel, see the world, learn new things and meet new people, all while getting an education at a reputable school. If you are a Japanese language student, what better way to get fluent than to be around native speakers?
This, unfortunately, is jus... READ MORE
Dealing with Hay Fever in Japan
- 03-15-2021
Kafunsho, the Japanese word for pollen allergies, is an inevitable topic of conversation every spring in Japan. Due to some well-intentioned but accidentally misery-inducing post-WWII reforestation policies, Japan planted huge numbers of Japanese cypress and Japanese cedar trees all over the country... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in February 2021
- 03-01-2021
Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo ask gov't to lift state of emergency early – Kansai
Three prefectures asked the central government to lift the state of emergency in their areas this weekend over the coronavirus pandemic ahead of its schedule end date on March 7, Osaka Gov Hirofumi Yoshimura said. The governors... READ MORE
Traditional Japanese Art Forms
- 02-15-2021
Traditional Japanese art forms have been a source of fascination and inspiration for centuries, not only in Japan but internationally. This is partly because, among other things, their uncomplicated beauty can be appreciated by almost anyone. From the art of ikebana to the graceful tea ceremony, her... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in January 2021
- 01-30-2021
Japan's 2nd state of emergency met with public indifference – Nationwide
Japan's expanded state of emergency went into effect Thursday as the government seeks to stop a surge of new coronavirus infections, though with the restrictions not binding many people appeared to be ignoring the requests to ... READ MORE
Hatsumode – Traditional Shrine Visit in the New Year
- 01-14-2021
What does the word “New Year” mean to you? In some cultures, the first thoughts that come to mind might be watching fireworks or going to a party. For others, the date means visiting family, or making a yearly resolution. For many Japanese, the New Year is synonymous with “hatsumode,” the first ... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in December 2020
- 12-31-2020
Japan to tighten entry from Britain over new coronavirus strain – Nationwide
Japan has decided to tighten border controls on arrivals from Britain as it seeks to prevent the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus detected in the European country, the government said. Starting on the 24th of Dec... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in November 2020
- 12-17-2020
Gov't to exclude Sapporo, Osaka from Go To travel campaign for 3 weeks – Nationwide
The Japanese government will exclude Sapporo and Osaka from its domestic travel subsidy campaign for three weeks starting Tuesday due to a recent resurgence of coronavirus cases in the two popular tourist destinatio... READ MORE
Essential Tips on Saying “No” in Japanese
- 12-03-2020
It is said that compared to people from other countries, Japanese tend to view themselves as belonging to a shy nation. Manners and politeness are of great importance within Japanese society, and thus a how to say no in Japanese is hardly done in a straightforward way.
Even if Japanese people wou... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in October 2020
- 11-12-2020
Gov't calls for longer New Year holiday to curb virus spread – Nationwide
The Japanese government will ask companies to extend the upcoming New Year holiday by about one week in a bid to mitigate crowding by people visiting relatives or going on vacation and lower the risk of spreading the coronavi... READ MORE
