JLPT Test Day & Tanabata Wishes
07/07/2025
Culture
JLPT
Student life
Yesterday, July 6th, was the day of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
This time, the schedule was a little different from before—N1 and N2 levels were held in the morning, while N3 to N5 were in the afternoon.
For those taking the test for the first time, just getting to the test site can be stressful. So, to help ease their worries, a teacher went along with the students to the…
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Tanabata Festival
07/02/2025
Culture
Student life
Here are some thoughts that NILS students shared about the Tanabata Festival.
🌟 Participating in the Tanabata Festival – A Wonderful Experience at NILS
Today, we participated in the Tanabata Festival held at NILS. Tanabata is one of Japan’s traditional festivals, celebrated annually on July 7th. It is based on a romantic legend about two stars, Orihime (the weaving princess) and Hikoboshi (t…
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Learning Japanese, Living in Japan: Voices from NILS Ogori
06/25/2025
News
Student life
Ever wondered what it's like to study Japanese in Japan? We spoke with four students who are currently learning at NILS in Ogori, Fukuoka. Here's what they had to say about their experience.
Nicolai from Denmark
Hello, my name is Nicolai, and I have studied Japanese at NILS in Ogori for the last six months. It’s been really helpful, and the teachers here are very nice and really good at help…
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Visited a Vocational School
06/18/2025
Student life
On June 16, our students had the opportunity to visit the Aso College Group in Fukuoka City. Although it was unfortunately a rainy day, the students gathered on time and in high spirits. While some showed signs of nervousness as it was their first time visiting a vocational school, the warm welcome from the staff at Aso College quickly helped them feel at ease.
The main programs we visited incl…
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Japanese folklore
06/13/2025
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In Japan, it is said that it is auspicious for migratory swallows to build nests under the eaves of a house. The other day, I went to a pasta restaurant with my son. After sitting at the table and placing my order on the touch screen, I looked up and caught a glimpse of something black on my right. Looking out the window, I saw a swallow's nest with several swallow chicks. As I stared at the swall…
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Future Paths for International Students After Graduating from Japanese Language Schools
06/10/2025
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Hello! Today, I would like to introduce the future paths available to international students after graduating from Japanese language schools.After studying Japanese at a language school, many students think about their next step in Japan. What options are available? In this blog, I will introduce three of the most popular paths.________________________________________1. Entering a Vocational Schoo…
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Hiking Mount Hōman: Fukuoka’s Spiritual Escape
06/03/2025
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Hey there! Today, let me take you on a journey to Mount Hōman (Hōmanzan), a beloved mountain that stretches across Dazaifu and Chikushino in Fukuoka Prefecture. At 829.6 meters, it’s not the tallest peak out there—but don’t let that fool you. This mountain has been a sacred site for Shugendō (Japanese mountain asceticism) since ancient times, and to this day, it draws hikers and worshippers year-r…
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New students Interview
05/23/2025
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Aidan Joseph Comstock from USA
why did you come to Japan?
-When I was kid, I saw a Japanese movie, and I really, really liked it, and it made me fall in love with everything Japanese. People and culture and food. Why my reason for coming.
How did you find NILS Annex?
-My mother's friend’s friend came to NILS Annex. And recommended that I come here for my Japanese studies, so that's why…
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The Importance of Taking Notes
05/15/2025
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When studying Japanese, you have to learn a lot of vocabulary (new words) and grammar. To do that, writing your own notes is very important. When you write notes, you can remember things better than just looking or listening. Writing helps organize your thoughts. It also makes it clear what you already know and what you still don’t understand. For example, when you write a new word in your noteboo…
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Welcoming ceremony
05/08/2025
Student life
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On April 25, 2025, we held a welcoming ceremony for the new students.We were able to meet 60 new students.The atmosphere in the venue was bright and calm, fitting for the beginning of their new learning journey.
The ceremony began with individual self-introductions, followed by a greeting from the principal.Although some students struggled with words, the way they expressed their names and coun…
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