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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Yanagawa Sightseeing
04/24/2025
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River Cruising
River cruising in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offers a charming experience as you glide through historic canals built during the Edo period in a small boat. With the town once flourishing as a castle town, the scenery from the water’s edge feels as if time has stood still. The skilled boatmen navigate with traditional poles, adding local folk songs and humorous storytellin…
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🎓 Congratulations on Your Graduation! 🎉
04/01/2025
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Congratulations to all of you on your graduation! ✨
Studying in a foreign country is never easy. You have faced language barriers, cultural differences, and lifestyle changes—countless challenges along the way. Despite these difficulties, you never gave up, kept working hard, and finally reached this special day. That is truly an incredible achievement, and I sincerely admire your dedication an…
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About two weeks after graduation
03/27/2025
Student life
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The two weeks between the graduation ceremony and the entrance ceremony of the school they will be entering are a very busy but fulfilling time for students.
Soaking in the afterglow of the graduation ceremony. After the graduation ceremony, many students spend some time basking in the excitement and sense of accomplishment. They often have a celebratory meal with friends and family and take co…
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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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