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Ms. Adé Wins Two Awards at the Japanese Speech Contest
On December 6, “the 64th Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents” was held, and from our school, Ms. Adé (PETIT ADELAIDE JACKY FRANCOISE) from France participated. This contest aims to encourage participants to reflect together on Japan and the international community. For this event, Ms. Adé delivered a speech on the theme “My Strategy for […]
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December 3rd is “Disaster Prevention Day.”
As part of their preliminary study, the students learned about the types of natural disasters that commonly occur in Japan and the measures to take against them, reaffirming the importance of being prepared. On the day itself, a special “Disaster Prevention Day” lesson and hands-on activities were held for all classes. For the practical activities, […]
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The Intermediate Class Visited the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
On November 26, under clear autumn skies, the intermediate class visited the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Before the trip, the students learned about the historical background of the buildings and their value as cultural properties, preparing themselves with the knowledge needed to enjoy the visit even more. On the day of the excursion, they […]
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Momiji (紅葉) in Japan：celebrating Fall
Why are autumn leaves so vibrant in Japan ?What is giving its colors to the momiji ? Momiji (紅葉) refers to the vibrant autumn foliage in Japan, specifically the red and orange leaves of Japanese trees. Usually are distinguish the Kouyo (紅葉) referring to the yellowish and red leaves while Momiji (紅葉) emphasizes on the […]
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Tourism Business Class Experiences Japan’s Festival Culture at the Tori-no-Ichi Fair
On November 12, the Tourism Business Class visited the Tori-no-Ichi Fair at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku. Before the visit, each group researched the history and origins of the Tori-no-Ichi, as part of a pre-study activity. This allowed students to deepen their understanding of Japanese festival culture before experiencing it firsthand. Upon arriving at Hanazono Shrine, […]
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Why is rain shown with an umbrella mark in Japan?
On August 26, 2025, students from our school were interviewed for NHK’s popular program “Don’t Sleep Through Life!” .The theme of the interview was: “Why is rain represented by an umbrella mark in Japanese weather forecasts?” During the interview, the students were asked about the differences between weather symbols in their home countries and in […]
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What Are Students’ Favorite Places on Campus?
Recently, we conducted a survey asking “What are the student’s favorite places on campus?” Here are the results, along with some photos and short description! 📸 1️⃣ Classrooms Our classrooms are bright and spacious, with up to 20 students per class.There are three buildings on campus and nearly 30 classrooms in total!It’s no surprise that […]
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Visit to the NHK Broadcasting Museum
On October 28, 2025, students from Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute went on a field trip to the NHK Broadcasting Museum.As the world’s first museum dedicated to broadcasting, it houses more than 30,000 valuable exhibits, offering visitors a fascinating look into the history and mechanisms of broadcasting. One of the highlights for the students was the […]
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Shichi-Go-San (七五三) : celebrating children growth
What is Shichi-Go-San ? Shichi-Go-San (七五三, “Seven-Five-Three”) is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on November 15 each year, honoring the growth and well-being of young children. The name, “Shichi-Go-San,” comes from the ages of the children involved: seven (七, shichi), five (五, go), and three (三, san). Who celebrates Shichi-Go-San ? Boys typically celebrate at […]
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Beginner Class Students Enjoy Autumn on a Kamakura Hiking Trip
On October 29, under the gentle autumn sunshine, students from the beginner class set out on a hike along the “Kamakura Tengoku Course.” They gathered at Shinjuku Station before 10 a.m. and took the train together to Kita-Kamakura Station. Even before departure, the students were full of smiles, and their excitement was easy to see. […]