Residence Card
09/29/2014
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All visitors to Japan are issued a Zairyu Card (Residence Card) if they plan on staying in Japan beyond 90 days. All NILS Intensive Fulltime Program students are issued this card. If students extend their stay, their cards are renewed. Students are required to carry the card at all times, so please take it with you whenever you leave home. For those visitors who do not have a Japanese driver’s lic…
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The Benefits of Learning Japanese in Small Group Lessons
09/28/2014
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Studying something completely foreign like a new language is difficult enough but much more so when pitted against 40 other students in class. The law of average would dictate that the fast learners will set the pace for the instruction to the detriment of those who aren't as quick to learn. If you compare this to a small group where the overwhelming attitude is supportive teamwork, then it is a "…
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The Japanese Futon: Tips on Using and Caring for It
09/24/2014
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When hearing the word futon, you are likely to first think about the sofa-bed combination that is a staple in college dorm rooms. However, this is actually a Western adaptation of the Japanese futon, which is placed on the floor every night and folded and stored in a closet every morning.
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