Vernal Equinox Day
- 03-30-2018
The transition from winter to spring is always highly anticipated in Japan. So, to welcome this new season, we take a look at the history, meaning and celebrations of Vernal Equinox Day. Japan’s national holiday, Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi, 春分の日), commemorates the sun passing over the equator... READ MORE
Common Japanese Gestures
- 03-14-2018
Previously, we mentioned about gestures and body language to avoid here in Japan. This time, however, we will show you what typical gestures Japanese people actually use in real life and the meanings behind it. There are a lot of gestures that are used here in Japan, so let’s get started straight aw... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in February 2018
- 02-28-2018
Fukuoka Pref to aid gangsters seeking to leave crime syndicates – Fukuoka
The Fukuoka prefectural government will pay transportation and accommodation fees for gangsters seeking to leave organized crime groups from April, a rare initiative aimed at promoting their return to society and weakening sy... READ MORE
Japanese Gestures & Body Language
- 02-13-2018
Have you ever tried to speak Japanese over the phone? It’s not any easier than speaking to someone face to face, is it? In fact, it can be much more difficult. When you can’t read a person’s face and body language, even the simplest phrases can become much, much harder to understand.
That’s why i... READ MORE
Scholarships in Japan
In Japan, many scholarships have been provided for international students from various organisations. However, the qualifications and amounts greatly differ among them. Most of the scholarships are intended for international students studying at universities and colleges in Japan.
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Learning Japanese Idioms
- 02-06-2018
Have you ever come across an odd Japanese phrase that just makes… no sense whatsoever? You think you understand what all the individual words in the phrase mean—but that meaning doesn’t seem to mean anything. This is a ridiculously common scenario that Japanese learners encounter while reading a nov... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in January 2018
- 01-30-2018
No. of flu patients rises in Japan with 1.24 mil reported in a week – Nationwide
An estimated 1.24 million people in Japan, mainly in southwestern and western areas, caught influenza in the first week of January, up from around 1.01 million the previous week, a state-run institute said Tuesday. The... READ MORE
Basic Japanese Etiquette Indoors
- 01-15-2018
A lot of rules regarding indoor manners in Japan are related to footwear. A clear line is traditionally drawn between inside and outside, and outdoor shoes and indoor slippers are handled accordingly. These rules not only apply to most Japanese homes, but also to many traditional ryokan, some restau... READ MORE
Moving in Japan
- 01-08-2018
Moving house is a stressful enough activity wherever you are. But in a country as fond of red tape as Japan, and - for most English-speakers living here - in a language as difficult to read as Japanese, especially in its official form, that stress is only exacerbated.
Let's look at the steps invo... READ MORE
Reasons to Study in Japan
- 01-01-2018
While sushi, karaoke and bullet trains may be among the first things that come to mind when you think about Japan, there’s a long list of other reasons why this culturally rich and technologically advanced nation is a desirable destination for international students. Read on to learn five reasons wh... READ MORE
