Nature in Fukuoka City
09/13/2024
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Nature in Fukuoka City: A Place Where Urban and Natural Environments Harmonize
Fukuoka City, the central city of the Kyushu region, is a charming place where urban convenience and rich nature coexist. With its diverse natural environments including the sea, mountains, and parks, it offers both residents and tourists plenty of relaxation and enjoyment. Here, we will introduce the natural a…
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Whose birthday is it this week?
09/04/2024
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Doraemon is a beloved national anime character in Japan, and his birthday is September 3, 2112. The manga 'Doraemon,' created by the artist duo 'Fujiko F. Fujio,' was first published in 1969. It tells the story of a robot named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi. Doraemon has a blue body and a four-dimensional pocket from which he pulls o…
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“Sound Play Workshop” Conducted!
08/29/2024
Student life
On August 8, 2024, we held the “24th Yayoi-no-Sato × <<50 Stories of Kasuga>> Sound Play Workshop” at our school, invited by the Kasuga City Fureai Cultural Center. Together with composer Makoto Nomura, we created music by layering various percussion instruments, rap, and singing voices. Let me introduce the event.
First, introductions… We started with self-introductions, where every…
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Student life, history and culture of Ogori City
08/16/2024
Culture
Student life
Hello everyone. Today, I would like to introduce you to the life of a NILS student and the historical buildings in Ogori City.
Students who attend NILS...
Students study Japanese every day from Monday to Friday, but they do not study in the classroom all the time until graduation. There are also major events, such as school trips and speech contests. Students will feel suffocated if they onl…
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Reasons Why Japanese Proficiency Improves Quickly
08/01/2024
Culture
Tips
Hello everyone,
At NILS, our students are dedicated to learning Japanese under the guidance of enthusiastic teachers, working hard on their daily lessons and assignments. It’s surprising to see that some students can start speaking Japanese fluently in a short period. But why is there such a difference in progress among students taking the same classes?
Today, I’d like to share some tips tha…
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Japanese Proverbs – A Deep Dive into Japanese Culture!
07/19/2024
Culture
Vocabulary
Hello everyone! In this time, we will explore some intriguing Japanese proverbs. Every country has proverbs, and they play a vital role in conveying the culture and values behind the language. For foreigners, learning Japanese proverbs can be a key to deeply understanding the culture. Let’s dive into some interesting Japanese proverbs.
proverbs
"Ishi no ue ni mo san nen" （石の上にも３年）：Stay 3 ye…
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Japan’s Halloween: Unique Charm and Cultural Background
10/05/2023
Culture
Hello, welcome to the blog of the NILS Japanese Language School! In this edition, we will introduce you to Halloween in Japan and explore how it has been embraced and developed its unique charm. We will also delve into its history, characteristics, and relationship with the religious beliefs of the Japanese people.
Contents:
History of Halloween and its Introduction to Japan
Charact…
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“Autumn of 〇〇” and “△△ Hunting”
09/06/2023
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Hello everyone,
The long summer vacation has come to an end, but unlike in the past, Japan is experiencing a delay in the arrival of autumn due to factors like global warming leading to rising temperatures. Even in September, the temperatures haven't dropped significantly, and it still feels like summer is continuing.
Once October arrives, the heat of summer will indeed recede, and autum…
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Explore＆Enjoy Open Campus Day
07/25/2023
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こんにちは。日本語学校NILSのスタッフです。今日は進学について話をします。
Hello, I am a staff of the Japanese school NILS. Today, I will write about how students continue their education after graduation.
・NILSのカリキュラムには進学するための授業が組み込まれています
We have integrated some special curriculums into our lessons to achieve higher education.
NILSで学んでいる学生の多くは、NILSを卒業した後に大学・専門学校で勉強をします。NILSで基本的な日本語の勉強をして、その後日本の大学や専門学校で日本語を使って日本でのビジネスのやり方・マナー学びま…
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How do you spend a meaningful summer vacation?
07/18/2023
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Hello, everyone.
Long summer vacation is coming to our school NILS, too so soon. Any international student has limited time to study abroad, so summer vacation is the best time to study or experience valuable time in Japan.
You must plan for your summer vacation to make it meaningful.
What do you do on summer vacation, students?
If you have no plans for this long summer vacation, th…
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