White Day
03/13/2025
Culture
White Day is a unique Japanese tradition celebrated every year on March 14th, where people who received gifts on Valentine’s Day return the favor. On this day, it is common for men to give gifts to women, especially to express gratitude towards their romantic partners, friends, or colleagues. White Day was introduced in the late 1970s by the confectionery industry with the goal of establishing a c…
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Hinamatsuri(Girl’s festival)
03/07/2025
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In Japan, March 3 is “Hinamatsuri” which is festival for girls. We display Hina dolls in homes with girls to celebrate. It is said that the reason for decorating hina dolls is to have take the girl’s misfortune instead.
〇What foods for Hinamatsuri
Hinaarare
In Kanto area (around Tokyo), people have sweet pongashi (softer and lighter in texture than senbei).In Kansai area, salt…
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The career paths of our graduates in Ogori have been decided!
03/03/2025
News
Student life
This year, we are happy to announce that all of our graduates have successfully decided on their future paths. We are truly moved to see each one of them taking a step towards their future.
The preparation for further education began in earnest around last summer, and there have been many experiences up until now. For the students, this period has given them the chance to reflect on their futur…
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Setsubun
02/14/2025
Culture
Student life
Hello everyone! Today I would like to introduce a traditional Japanese event called Setsubun.
Setsubun (節分) is a traditional Japanese event, mainly to celebrate the coming of spring. Specifically, it is usually held on the day before Risshun, or around February 3. The main purpose of Setsubun is to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune. Setsubun has various customs and events depend…
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Disaster Preparedness & Evacuation Drill
02/04/2025
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Disaster Preparedness Learning at NILS Ogori Campus
On January 27, disaster preparedness learning was conducted at our school. All students at NILS participated and learned together about how to respond during disasters and the importance of daily preparedness.
Objectives of Disaster Preparedness Learning
The objectives of this session were:
To be able to act calmly in the event o…
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Starting the New Year with NILS’ New Year’s Shrine Visit and Calligraphy!
01/29/2025
Culture
Student life
Hello everyone! ?✨Today, I’d like to share with you the fun and meaningful New Year’s event we held at NILS — Hatsumode (New Year’s Shrine Visit) and Kakizome (Calligraphy Practice)! This event was a wonderful opportunity for us to experience traditional Japanese customs while having a lot of fun. Let me take you through the details!
What is Hatsumode? Experiencing a Shrine Visit!
First,…
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Coming of Age Day
01/14/2025
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What is Coming of Age Day?
Coming of Age Day is a national holiday, held on the second Monday of January each year, that celebrates young people who have finally reached the age of adulthood.
According to the law concerning national holidays established by the Cabinet Office, it is a day to “celebrate new adults and encourage them to strive for an independent life”. On Coming of Age Day, va…
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New Year’s in Japan
01/10/2025
Culture
New Year's in Japan, celebrated from January 1st, is a special period filled with traditions and cultural activities. It is a time for family gatherings and for reflecting on the past year while welcoming the new one. Below is an overview of Japanese New Year's customs and practices.
Overview of Japanese New Year
In Japan, New Year's (called "Oshōgatsu") is one of the most important …
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Pottery experience and Rakugo: A special day for students
12/26/2024
News
Students who enrolled in NILS Annex in April this year tried their hand at pottery, smiling even as their hands got covered in mud! They fully unleashed their imaginations and enjoyed the joy of creating unique pieces. Each piece shone with the students' personalities, and the vessels were filled with dreams and hopes.The more advanced students experienced a full-scale Rakugo performance. The clas…
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Grand Sumo Tournament in Kyushu
12/20/2024
Culture
To all of you who are studying Japanese, or are about to study Japanese. “Sumo” is often a theme in Japanese language textbooks. However, not many people have actually seen sumo. In Fukuoka, you can watch sumo matches every November. The location of the event depends on the time of year: January, May, and September in Tokyo, March in Osaka, July in Nagoya, and November in Fukuoka. The only chance …
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