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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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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Autumn leaf viewing
12/02/2024
Culture
Student life
As autumn approaches, the beautiful season of autumn leaves has arrived. This year, I went to Shirouzu Oike Park in Fukuoka Prefecture with many students to view autumn leaves.
Shirouzu Oike Park is a vast natural park in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is known as a place where the autumn leaves are particularly beautiful in autumn. There is a large pond in the park, and the sight of t…
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A Memorable Visit to the Kyushu Historical Museum!
11/29/2024
Culture
Student life
The other day, we visited the Kyushu Historical Museum!We started the day with excitement, gathering at a station near our school in the morning. From there, we took a train together, chatting and enjoying the journey.
Once we arrived at the station closest to the museum, we walked the rest of the way. The walk was full of energy as we talked with friends and imagined what fun experiences lay a…
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“Life in the Dormitory”
11/08/2024
Culture
Student life
There are only two months left in 2024.
This time, I’d like to talk about "dormitory life."
At our school, most students live in the dormitories. The dorms are within walking or cycling distance, so it is recommended that new students live there, and many continuing students also choose to stay in the dorms. The main benefits include lower monthly living costs and the close proximity to scho…
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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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Make a wish ~Tanabata event たなばた会~
07/14/2023
Culture
What is Tanabata?
~Story~
Once upon a time, there were a daughter of the god, and skilled weaver princess named Orihime, and a cowherd named Hikoboshi. They fell in love and got married. However, after their marriage, they stopped working and spent their days playing, neglecting their responsibilities. Angered by their behavior, the gods created the Milky Way to separate them. Seeing their so…
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