One Step Closer to the Stage: NILS Speech Contest Preliminary Round
07/30/2026
Student life
This week marks the final week of classes before our summer vacation begins. While many students are looking forward to a well-deserved break, there is one important event that always takes place before the holidays at NILS—the Speech Contest Preliminary Round.
The speech contest is one of the biggest and most exciting events of the year at our school. Every student who participates beg…
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Enjoy summer in Japan!
07/24/2026
Uncategorized
Starting in late July, NILS will be on summer break for about a month. If you’re studying abroad in Japan, there’s an event you definitely shouldn’t miss during summer break: the fireworks festivals held all over Japan.
〇 The Origins of Fireworks Festivals
It is said that fireworks festivals in Japan began as a result of a famine and an outbreak of infectious disease that occurred in 1733—…
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Why Japanese Daycare Centers Are Admired Around the World
07/13/2026
Culture
Student life
Uncategorized
Vocabulary
Have you ever heard that Japanese children are polite, independent, and responsible from a very young age? Or perhaps you've seen videos online showing young children in Japan cleaning up after themselves, serving lunch, or traveling to school on their own. One of the reasons behind these impressive qualities can be found in the daily routines and educational philosophy of Japanese daycare centers…
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JLPT Exam Day
07/07/2026
Culture
JLPT
Student life
Vocabulary
【Gathering Earlier Due to Heavy Rain During the Rainy Season】
July 5th was the day of the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test). The JLPT is an important examination that measures learners' overall Japanese ability, including vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening skills.
For international students, it is a very important day because the results can affect their future education and…
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Tanabata Festival: Experiencing a Traditional Japanese Summer at NILS
07/03/2026
Culture
Student life
Tanabata is celebrated on July 7 throughout Japan. People write their wishes on small strips of paper called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping their dreams will come true. Japan has many seasonal traditions, and being able to experience them firsthand is one of the unique and rewarding parts of studying in Japan.
Tanabata Festival at NILS
As part of our annual Tanabata celebra…
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Why Is teamLab So Popular Around the World?
07/01/2026
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Fukuoka, where NILS is located, is famous not only for its delicious food and beautiful scenery but also for attractions that draw visitors from all over the world. One of the most popular is “teamLab Forest Fukuoka”.
Have you ever seen photos on social media of breathtaking spaces filled with glowing lights or colorful flowers stretching as far as the eye can see? Many of those images are work…
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