Office is closed during Japanese holidays in July 2021
Our office will be closed to celebrate Marine Day on July 22 and Health and Sports Day on July 23.During these dates we will not be able to reply to your messages. For lessons, this means the following:Private lessons will still be available, depending on the coaches’ schedule.Group lessons will not be provided. July 22nd […]
Collaboration Between Famous Paintings, Local Specialties, and Your Favorite Things
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 推し おし Favorite 佐賀山佐賀市にある九州佐賀国際空港内に 「さが推しミュージアム」があります。There is a "Saga Oshi Museum" located in Kyushu Saga International Airport in Saga City, Saga Prefecture. 常設展示 じょうせつてんじ […]
Okini / Okira [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. オキニ / オキラFavorite / Disliked Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) お気に入り おきにいり favorite オキニはお気に入りを略した言葉です。“Okini” is a shortened word for “Okiniiri” (favorite). アイドル アイドル idol アイドルから気に入られているファンをオキニと呼びますFans who […]
The Cultural Agency’s Move to Kyoto – Soft Power Can Change the World?!
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 振興 しんこう Promotion 文化庁は、文化芸術や国際文化交流の振興を担当しています。The Cultural Agency is responsible for promoting cultural arts and international cultural exchange. 東京 とうきょう Tokyo 3月に東京から京都へ移転しました。 The Cultural Agency […]
How to Use Tonikaku and Toriaezu To Improve Your Japanese Now!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura-san Japanese comedian "Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura"-san, a recent finalist on the famous British TV show "Britain's Got Talent," is making waves in the entertainment industry. Although he didn't win the final, he sure won the hearts of […]
Ukiyo-e Talk Session
The Japonisme Influence in the World. Ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock prints, notably influenced the art of European art icons like Van Gogh and Monet. At a time when religious painting dominated the European art scene, the emergence of Ukiyo-e opened their eyes to its expressive liberty and the dynamism of its two-dimensional depiction. […]
5 Useful M-Words You Must Know When Learning Japanese!
Want to improve your Japanese conversational skills? Here's a list of 5 useful Japanese M-words you will use in everyday conversations!
5 Useful M-Words You Must Know When Learning Japanese!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira & Valeria japanese M-Words When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Learning a new language is always an exciting journey filled with challenges and yet a lot of discoveries. Along the way, you'll encounter words that many people like to use. They can have a special meaning or […]
A Beach Where You Can Swim and Meet Whales
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) クジラ クジラ Whales 和歌山県太地町は、年間を通じて見ることができるクジラと400年以上の深いつながりがあります。Wakayama Prefecture's Taiji Town has a 400-year bond with whales, visible throughout the year. 餌やり えさやり Feeding 博物館では、来場者はクジラやイルカに餌やりをしたり、ショーを観たりして楽しむことができます。At the museum […]
Wooden Jungle Gym Made by a Traditional Construction Method
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 木製 もくせい Wooden 兵庫県で木製ジャングルジムのワークショップが開催されました。A wooden jungle gym workshop was held in Hyogo Prefecture. 組み立て くみたて Assembling 子供たちは、9月に篠山チルドレンズミュージアムで木製ジャングルジムを組み立てました。Children assembled a wooden jungle gym at […]