Kyushu Historical Museum – Recommendation for a Historical Journey
08/19/2022
Culture
Hello! I`m Kikuchi, a Japanese teacher at NILS.
Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture, where NILS is located, has many wonderful spots that are not well known.
Excavation of the ruins has revealed that people have been living in Ogori City for 2 million years. At that time, it was one of the most important regions in Japan. In addition, the Ogori Kanga Ruins, which prospered from the 7th century to …
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Fukuoka Tower
08/17/2022
News
〈Fukuoka Tower〉
In Fukuoka, there are many sightseeing spots such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, aquariums, and museums. The other day I asked a NILS students what he liked about going to Fukuoka.
He replied that it was Fukuoka Tower!
Fukuoka Tower is 234m tall. As a beach tower ,it’s the tallest in Japan.
From the observation room of Fukuoka Tower located at 123m, you can see t…
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Yamaga Lantern Festival
08/09/2022
Culture
Here are some famous Japanese festivals.
Hello, I would like to introduce a famous Japanese festival called Yamaga Lantern Festival.
Do you know about a famous Japanese festival called Yamaga Lantern Festival?
This festival is held every August in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Yamaga is famous for its hot springs, but it is also famous for its summ…
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