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.
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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
Learning Japanese Through Short Stories
- 10-06-2017
Your dream has come true, you’re finally in Japan! You’re surrounded by the busy nightlife and a sea of neon signs, which unfortunately you can’t read. In order to enjoy hanging out in manga (Japanese comic) cafes, make plans to meet native speaking friends online, find that izakaya (bar) you’ve rea... READ MORE
Learning Kanji: Onyomi and Kunyomi
- 09-29-2017
In written Japanese, what you see isn’t what you get. Picture this: You’ve just begun your journey into kanji. Things are going well until you come across a kanji you thought you knew how to read. You were sure it was pronounced that way. After all, you can think of three or four other words that ha... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in September 2017
- 09-28-2017
Weakening Typhoon Slams Southern Japan – Nationwide
A weakening typhoon ripped into southern Japan on Sunday, dumping torrential rain, grounding hundreds of domestic flights and halting train services. Typhoon Talim made a landfall in Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, packing w... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in August 2017
- 08-30-2017
2 Dead, 2 Missing in Drowning Accident – Fukuoka
Two people died and two others were missing in a drowning accident in Fukuoka Prefecture on Friday, local police and rescuers said. Ryo Morio, 5, and his 7-year-old brother were swept away at a beach near the mouth of the Kazuru River in the city of ... READ MORE
