What’s Happening Now in August 2018 Fukuoka & Japan
- 08-29-2018
Scorching heat continues for much of Japan – Nationwide
Japan continued to experience extreme heat on Sunday as temperatures soared into the high 30s on the last weekend of August. The highest temperature recorded Sunday was 39 degrees in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, followed by 38 degrees in Koshiga... READ MORE
Surviving the Summer Heat in Japan
- 08-15-2018
Despite having enjoyed an extremely mild spring, summer in Japan has kicked off with ferocity. If you are from more tropical climes and currently living in Japan, you are likely wondering why everyone keeps moaning “atsuiiiii” (“It’s hot!”) and dabbing their faces with handkerchiefs. For the rest of... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan
- 07-31-2018
Temperature soars to 41.1 C in Kumagaya; highest ever in Japan – Saitama
Japan logged its highest-ever temperature of over 41 C on Monday as a deadly heat wave continued to grip wide areas of the country. The mercury hit 41.1 C in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, at 2:16 p.m., eclipsing th... READ MORE
Extracurricular Activities at Japanese Universities
- 07-10-2018
Extracurricular activities are an important part of student life in Japan, and approximately half of the university students take on sports or participate in artistic or cultural circles. We understand that the primary aim of your studying abroad is to study a particular subject, but if you are in a... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in June 2018
- 06-30-2018
Rain sends people back to shelters in quake-hit Osaka area – Osaka
The number of people taking refuge at shelters in earthquake-hit western Japan's Osaka Prefecture grew by 1,000 on Wednesday as rain that started in the early hours sparked fears about landslides, leading some residents to return to... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in May 2018
- 06-04-2018
Japan's new 'Airbnb law' a double-edged sword – Nationwide
Rental platforms like Airbnb are hoping for a boost from a new law coming into force next month in Japan ahead of an expected surge in demand for the 2020 Olympics, but experts warn it could actually hamper business in the short-term. Curre... READ MORE
Get a Certificate of Eligibility & Student Visa for Japan
- 05-28-2018
If you are interested in enrolling into one of the schools in Japan, be it the language school or university or technical college and so on, you will need to prepare yourself to fill out forms after forms and so much more! Probably one of the required documents that I find unique in Japan is the COE... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in April 2018
- 05-07-2018
Protest rally marks one year since start of seawall work for U.S. base – Okinawa
Protesters against the planned transfer of a U.S. air base within Okinawa Prefecture staged a rally at the relocation site on Monday, nearly one year after the start of construction on seawalls there. In late April las... READ MORE
Living with a Japanese Host Family
- 04-28-2018
Spending time with a homestay family is one of the best cultural immersion experiences you can have while traveling or studying in Japan. Whether you're studying abroad for a semester, or exploring Japan for a few weeks, be sure to take a weekend and live with a Japanese family.
Japanese people a... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in March 2018
- 04-04-2018
Visitors warned against departing Japan with souvenirs made from ivory – Nationwide
Tokyo Customs and the conservation group WWF Japan launched a campaign Friday to warn foreign visitors about traveling with souvenirs made from ivory, notifying them that it is illegal to depart with such products. ... READ MORE
