“Let’s have lunch near NILS Annex.”
09/29/2025
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Today, I’d like to introduce the Japanese restaurant “Ajidokoro Koyagi,” located near NILS Annex. During lunchtime, you can enjoy their lunch menu, and in the evening, it turns into an izakaya where you can savor delicious drinks.
■ AtmosphereThe restaurant feels like a traditional Japanese home. As a Japanese person, it feels just like my own house.When international students visit, …
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Higanbana: Japan’s Stunning Spider Lilies
09/18/2025
Culture
As September arrives in Japan, the sweltering heat of summer usually begins to fade, and a hint of autumn creeps into the air. However, this year—as in many other countries—the temperatures are still quite high. Along quiet countryside paths, riverbanks, and temple grounds, a sea of bright red flowers suddenly bursts into bloom. These striking blossoms are Higanbana (彼岸花), also known as Red Spider…
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Furin Festival at Nyoirin‑ji, Ogori City
09/12/2025
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Allow me to introduce the Wind Chime Festival held every year at Seieizan Nyoirin‑ji in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture — commonly known as “Kaeru‑dera” (Frog Temple).Nyoirin‑ji is a historic temple of the Shingon Omuro sect, founded by Gyōki in the early Nara period. On the temple grounds you’ll find about ten thousand frog figurines, creating a distinctive atmosphere. The frog motif carries meani…
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My Unforgettable Memory（NILS Speech Contest🎤）
09/04/2025
Student life
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On Friday, August 29, NILS held a Japanese speech contest where 17 outstanding students, each representing their respective classes, competed against one another.Each of the 17 participants had their own unique personality and charm. Although they had only been in Japan for a short time, they worked hard and practiced diligently to sound as native speaker.
Now, I would like to introduce a v…
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