Visiting Japanese high school!
Last week, NILS took a student to Hitotsuba high school. It was one of NILS scho
Wednesday School Activities (sample)
The following sample activities includes your program.
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Hakata DollsTry decorating Hakata dolls, derived from traditional Japanese folk crafts. You will also learn the history of Hakata dolls.
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Flower ArrangementYou will definitely enjoy traditional Japanese flower arrangement called “Ikebana.”
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Cooking RamenOne of the most famous cuisines in Fukuoka is “Ramen” noodles. Many people love “Ramen” noodles! You can cook ramen all by yourself. Let’s taste!
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Izakaya PartyEnjoy Japanese nightlife at Izakaya. You will definitely enjoy traditional Japanese dishes! Try fresh sea food in Fukuoka!
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Making Fake Food Accessories.One of the most popular activities for foreigners. Fake food is made from plastic and other materials to replicate the appearance of real food. You will enjoy making your own accessories.
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Disaster Prevention CenterLet’s learn how to prevent yourself from disasters. You will improve your knowledge of how disasters are caused and how to deal with them.
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One Day TripWe are planning a one day bus trip! You will enjoy beautiful autumn scenery in Japan!
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Asahi Breweries TourYou will see the entire brewing process here. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy tasting freshly brewed beer (up to three glasses). *Soft drink for those under 20 years old.
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Yame Traditional Craftwork CenterMake your original handmade Japanese paper crafts. You can choose from a fan, a post card, a bookmark, etc.
Additional School Activities 2020
The school provides additioanl activities! You can choose them and sign up at the school.
Week 1 March 2 ～ March 6
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 3/3 | Culture |
Painting Japanese lantern You can draw pictures on Japanese lantern and bring back to home. It is better for your souvenirs. |
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| 3/4 | Regular school Activity |
Fukuoka Tower Enjoy amazing scenery from Japan’s tallest beach tower and enjoy walking around Momochi area. |
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| 3/5 | Culture & Gourmet |
Takoyaki party Takoyaki is famous snacks in Japan. You can make them by yourself. |
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| 3/6 | |||
Week 2 March 9 ～ March 13
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 3/9 | |||
| 3/10 | Culture |
Paper craft Enjoy making paper crafts with traditional Japanese style paper. |
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| 3/11 | Regular school Activity |
Kumihimo Kumihimo is a traditional craft. It became famous because of the movie “Your name”(君の名は). You can make your own bracelet. |
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| 3/12 | Culture & History |
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Learn Japanese History In addition to the visit to one of the most famous shrine in Japan, you will visit the National Museum to learn the history of Japan in the old age. |
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| 3/13 | |||
Week 3 March 16 ～ March 20
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 3/16 | |||
| 3/17 | Culture |
Japanese Traditional Dance Learn traditional dance wearing kimono. You will never experience outside Japan! |
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| 3/18 | Regular school Activity |
Cooking Ramen Enjoy cooking Ramen, widely known as the specialty of Fukuoka. |
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| 3/19 | Culture & Gourmet |
Asahi Beer Breweries Breweries tour and then tasting Asahi Super Dry beer! |
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| 3/20 | Spring Day 春分の日 | ||
Week 4 March 23 ～ March 27
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 3/23 | |||
| 3/24 | Culture & Gourmet |
Strawberry picking Hakata Amaou is one of the best strawberry in Japan. It is bigger and sweeter than any other strawberry. |
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| 3/25 | Regular school Activity |
Hakata city walk You can learn History of Hakata and see a lot of temples there. |
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| 3/26 | Sightseeing & Culture |
Nokonoshima island trip There is a lot of beautiful flowers in this island. |
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| 3/27 | |||
Week 1 March 30 ～ April 3
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 3/30 | |||
| 3/31 | Gourmet & History |
Yanagawa trip Yanagawa area is famous for its punting tour and sea eels. Have a good time in seeing beautiful flowers on the boat. |
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| 4/1 | Culture |
Nanzoin Temple You will be amazed at one of the world’s largest bronze statue of reclining buddha. |
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| 4/2 | Regular school Activity |
Ohanami Ohanami is a traditional Japanese festival. We have a party under the cherry blossoms tree. |
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| 3/6 | |||
Week 2 April 6 ～ April 10
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 4/6 | |||
| 4/7 | Culture |
Calligraphy You can write kanji or hiragana character you like. You can improve your vocabulary skills through this activity. |
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| 4/8 | Regular school Activity |
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Learn Japanese History In addition to the visit to one of the most famous shrine in Japan, you will visit the National Museum to learn the history of Japan in the old age. |
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| 4/9 | Culture |
Kumihimo Kumihimo is a traditional craft. It became famous because of the movie “Your name”(君の名は). You can make your own bracelet. |
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| 4/10 | |||
Week 3 April 16 ～ April 20
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 4/13 | |||
| 4/14 | Sightseeing |
Hakata Bey cruise You can see beautiful scenery on the boat. |
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| 4/15 | Regular school Activity |
Cooking Ramen Enjoy cooking Ramen, widely known as the specialty of Fukuoka. |
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| 4/16 | History & Culture |
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine & Learn Japanese History In addition to the visit to one of the most famous shrine in Japan, you will visit the National Museum to learn the history of Japan in the old age. |
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| 4/17 | |||
Week 4 April 23 ～ April 27
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 4/20 | |||
| 4/21 | Culture |
Flower arrangement You can learn the history of flower arrangement in Japanese. |
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| 4/22 | Regular school Activity |
Painting Japanese lantern You can draw pictures on Japanese lantern and bring back to home. It is better for your souvenirs. |
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| 4/23 | History & Culture |
Open top bus tour You can see the center of Fukuoka city. |
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| 4/24 | |||
Week 5 April 27 ～ May 1
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 4/27 | |||
| 4/28 | History & Culture |
Rakusuien park Enjoy a Japanese style garden and have matcha tea. |
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| 4/29 | Showa Day 昭和の日 | ||
| 4/30 | History & Culture |
Hakata city walk You can learn History of Hakata and see a lot of temples there. |
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| 5/1 | Regular school Activity |
Nokonoshima island trip There is a lot of beautiful flowers in this island. |
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Week 1 May 4 ～ May 8
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 5/4 | Green Day みどりの日 | Hakata Dontaku festival |  |
| 5/5 | Children's Day こどもの日 | ||
| 5/6 | |||
| 5/7 | Regular school Activity |
Calligraphy You can write kanji or hiragana character you like. You can improve your vocabulary skills through this activity. |
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| 5/8 | |||
Week 2 May 11 ～ May 15
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 5/11 | |||
| 5/12 | Culture |
Fukuoka Tower Enjoy amazing scenery from Japan’s tallest beach tower and enjoy walking around Momochi area. |
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| 5/13 | Regular school Activity |
Paper craft Enjoy making paper crafts with traditional Japanese style paper. |
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| 5/14 | History & Culture |
Kumihimo Kumihimo is a traditional craft. It became famous because of the movie “Your name”(君の名は). You can make your own bracelet. |
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| 5/15 | |||
Week 3 May 18 ～ May 22
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 5/18 | |||
| 5/19 | Gourmet & Culture |
Takoyaki party Takoyaki is famous snacks in Japan. You can make them by yourself. |
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| 5/20 | Regular school Activity |
Flower arrangement You can learn the history of flower arrangement in Japanese. |
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| 5/21 | History & Culture |
Nanzoin Temple You will be amazed at one of the world’s largest bronze statue of reclining buddha. |
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| 5/22 | |||
Week 4 May 25 ～ May 29
| Date | Regular Activity & Additional Activities | ||
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| 5/25 | |||
| 5/26 | Culture & Gourmet |
Cooking Ramen Enjoy cooking Ramen, widely known as the specialty of Fukuoka. |
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| 5/27 | Regular school Activity |
Hakata city walk You can learn History of Hakata and see a lot of temples there. |
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| 5/28 | History & Culture |
Yanagawa trip Yanagawa area is famous for its punting tour and sea eels. Have a good time in seeing beautiful flowers on the boat. |
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| 5/29 | |||
June 2020 program schedule will be coming up very soon!
July 2020 program schedule will be coming up very soon!
August 2020 program schedule will be coming up very soon!
School Activity Report
Visiting Japanese high school!
いけばな Flower arrangement
いけばな Flower arrangement
One of our school activities, we experienced flower arrangement. The art of flow
Cooking Japanese breakfast
Cooking Japanese breakfast
One of school activities, we experienced cooking tamago-yaki (rolled egg) and mi
コンペイトウ作り～Making Kompeito
コンペイトウ作り～Making Kompeito
今回はポルトガルから伝来したコンペイトウ作りを体験してきました！あの小さな一粒が出来上がるまでになんと2週間はかかるそうです。カラフルな色のものや、ほうじ茶やコ
拳法体験～Kempo
拳法体験～Kempo
毎日暑い日が続いていますが、今回は軽い運動をしてリフレッシュしよう！ということで拳法を体験して来ました！ 空手の型にも繋がる所作や、いざというときの護身術まで道
Cooking Ramen～ラーメン作り体験
Cooking Ramen～ラーメン作り体験
博多と言えばラーメン！ということで、ラーメンと餃子作りの体験に行きました♪ 粉から作るのは初めてで、最後に自分たちの作ったラーメンと餃子をおいしく頂きました！
