What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in December 2017
- 12-27-2017
No. of births in Japan to hit record low in 2017 Nationwide
The number of births in Japan this year has fallen to is lowest since records began more than a century ago with about 941,000 new babies, the health ministry said on Friday, proof if any were needed that it faces an ageing and shrinking p... READ MORE
Learning Hiragana and Katakana
- 12-19-2017
Three Japanese Alphabets
First things first, Japanese uses three main scripts (or alphabets): hiragana, katakana and kanji.
Kanji (漢字) are adopted Chinese characters used in modern Japanese writing. Most Japanese words (nouns, adjectives and verbs) are written in kanji. There are no spaces in ... READ MORE
Basic Japanese Etiquette [Onsen]
- 12-12-2017
What’s an Onsen?
An onsen 温泉is a natural hot spring bath, and thanks to its plentiful volcanic activity Japan has lots of them.
Onsen water is geothermally heated beneath the ground and rises to the surface bubbling hot. The prerequisites of an official onsen are that the water must contain at l... READ MORE
Learning Japanese Through Kids’ Cartoon
- 12-05-2017
The Benefits of Learning from Japanese Cartoons for Kids
Learn Japanese language and culture like a child would
What are kids like when they learn about the world around them, or tackle on a new subject in school for the first time? They are often described as little sponges, naturally absorbing a... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in November 2017
- 11-28-2017
Visitor numbers climb at hillside shrine – Fukuoka
More and more people are visiting Ukiha-Inarijinja shrine in Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture, drawn by its striking red gates and scenic views.
The shrine is located on a hillside about 130 meters high in the Minou mountain area, from which visitors can... READ MORE
Learning Japanese with the News
- 11-17-2017
A great way to study Japanese is by watching, listening to or reading ニュース, the news. The news helps you learn important vocabulary and improve your listening and comprehension. Another advantage is that you can know what the heck is going on. All of the studying I did with the news came in really h... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in October 2017
- 11-10-2017
Hakata Inn lets you stay for less than Y2,000 a night – Fukuoka
Over the years, we’ve scoured the country to find the best value accommodation deals, trying everything from compact capsule hotels to amazing Internet cafe rooms, all offering great value overnight stays for the budget traveller.
N... READ MORE
Experiencing Autumn in Japan
- 11-03-2017
Autumn is arguably the best time to be in Japan. As the blazing heat and suffocating humidity of the summer begins to fade, the quiet and cool beauty of fall enters. Students go back to school, leaves change their colour, and the cooler nights become a perfect time to take a stroll under the sta... READ MORE
The My Number System in Japan
- 10-27-2017
Beginning in October 2015 the 12-digit Social Security and Tax Number (also called Individual Number or “My Number”) will be notified to every citizen in Japan by mail (by “notification card”). The information about this new system has been brought up frequently in various media in Japan. Many inter... READ MORE
Things Japanese People Love To Do In Autumn
- 10-13-2017
You have probably heard of the famous phrase “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. As international students, it is normal to learn about the tradition and culture of the country you are currently residing in, and if possible, try it out at least. Since autumn is coming fast, perhaps you should find ... READ MORE
