Vending Machines
05/12/2022
Tips
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Do you have vending machines in your country?
Most of you probably know you can buy beverages, ice cream and cigarettes from a vending machine without having to go to a store. These days, you can purchase hot meals like instant noodles, hot dogs, takoyaki, even local goods, and so on.
Well, how do you buy things at a vending machine?
1. Insert coins, banknotes, or tap your IC on a machine. * …
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A fire station
05/11/2022
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On April 22nd, new students at NILS Annex went on a field trip.
The destination: A fire station!
In a medical emergency, what are you supposed to do? Call 119. Don’t worry, you can communicate in English. They are also able to help you in other languages like French, Chinese, etc. (Jake: It was so exciting.)
In case of a fire, what do you do? If it’s a small fire, use a fire extinguisher.…
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New Students Arrived!
05/09/2022
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New Students Arrived!
The other day, I went to the airport to pick up new students. I could feel excitement in the air there because of more activities than it has been. When I was waiting for them with a NILS sign, the students walked over to us with a big smile saying “Hello.” Even students from Europe and the US who had to travel for a long time were so cheerful that I felt so uplifted.
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How to Write Chinese Characters
05/02/2022
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There are three types of written language used in Japan – Hiragana, Katakana, and Chinese Characters (Kanji).
For international students, it’s probably very challenging to write Kanji.
I would like to show you three techniques of writing in Kanji.
They are Tome, Hane, and Harai. Let me explain these techniques by with a character 「手」.
Tome: This means ‘stop.’ Notice h…
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I receive the examination result just now.
03/29/2022
News
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Best wishes moving onto the next chapter of your life.
Do you remember when you got the test result of your taking the entrance exam?
He got the result from the school that he wished to enter onto.
Before opening,
And then opened the letter, before reading, and the moment of noticing the result.
I just took the moment of his delighting greatly in passing
Have a look at the happy moment.
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[Dagashi]
02/17/2022
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Have you ever heard of dagashi?
You probably know what “okashi” is. Yes, it’s sweets or snack food.
Dagashi is a type of okashi except it’s inexpensive and packaged in small portions.
Therefore, children can easily afford to buy dagashi.
Most dagashi items are less than 100 yen.
Elementary school children enjoy picking dagashi for school trips
while trying to stay on a design…
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The First Sunrise of the Year
01/28/2022
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How did you spend your New Year’s holiday?
We have a tradition of watching the first sun rise on the top of a mountain and planning the New Year’s resolutions.
On January 9th, we began climbing Shitenji Mountain at 5:00 am. The mountain is located near NILS in Dazaifu.
It’s pitch dark still at 5:00 am, and we had to wear headlights.
The sky is getting brighter.
We reached the summit aro…
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food models
01/24/2022
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One of the things that surprise international students in Japan is food models or fake foods. Many truly believe those displays are real.
Look at the crispy tempura. It looks delicious!
The tarts and parfaits are also colorful and fluffy. These absolutely charming desserts look as if they are about to melt. These models are so beautiful…
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“しか勝たん“ (shika katan)
01/21/2022
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Vocabulary
Hello, everyone.
Today, I would like to explain a new phrase “しか勝たん“ (shika katan).
Ramen wa tonkotsu shika katan.
Kaze shika katan.
What do you think “shika katan” means? It basically means something is awesome, someone’s favorite, there is nothing better.
For example,
“Ramen wa tonkotsu shika katan” means there is nothing better than tonkotsu ramen, or tonkotsu ramen is the …
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Awesome People from our Town, Fukuoka
01/14/2022
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For those people who adored Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, December 4th is seared in their memories.
On that day two years ago in 2019, he was gunned down by someone and lost his life in Afghanistan. He had been doing humanitarian work there in over 35 years.
There were a number of memorial services all over Japan in December. Our town Kasuga City also held a memorial ceremony to honor Dr. Nakamura’s lif…
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