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
Famous Local Dishes in Fukuoka
- 08-23-2017
As one of the closest cities to the Asian mainland, Fukuoka has developed a unique and interesting food culture that has been influenced by Korean and Chinese cuisine. Some Fukuoka dishes, such as Hakata Ramen and Motsunabe, have swept Japan by storm and become widely popular across the country.
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Learning Japanese through Manga
- 08-16-2017
Previously, we talked about learning Japanese through J-dramas. Now, we turned our attention towards manga, which is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Manga are comics created in Japan or by creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19t... READ MORE
Learning Japanese through J-Dramas
- 08-09-2017
A lot of international students learn Japanese due to a wide variety of reasons. Some learn it because of anime, some because of manga, while others like to watch Japanese dramas. However, watching anime or dramas do not simply mean that they use it as means of learning the language. Some prefer to ... READ MORE
