What is the Rokuyō calendar ? The Rokuyō (六曜) is a traditional Japanese calendar system that assigns a fortune—ranging from good to bad—to each day, cycling through six distinct types. While not based on scientific evidence, Rokuyō remains influential in Japan, especially when selecting dates for significant life events like weddings, funerals, and business openings. […]
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Tourism Business class went on a one-day bus tour to Shizuoka Prefecture. After a break at the Ebina Service Area, we enjoyed all-you-can-eat strawberries at Izu Fruit Park. Then, we visited the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Prior to the trip, we decided as a class to create a video […]
This year, the Denmark Short Course took place again! 23 students came from Denmark to learn Japanese. The course schedule was as follows: Course 1: January, 9th〜February, 2nd, Course 2: February 10th〜March, 7th. On the final day, as a culmination of their studies in Japanese, 10 students gave speeches and performed calligraphy.The speeches included introductions […]
When is Golden Week? Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) is one of Japan’s biggest holiday seasons, spanning several national holidays that fall close together at the end of April and beginning of May. It’s a popular time for travel, leisure, and family gatherings across the country. Why “Golden Week”? Golden Week itself wasn’t a term initially used […]
Principal Ezoe established SNG in 1975 and devoted nearly half a century to teaching Japanese to international students. Driven by the question, “How can students learn Japanese more effectively?” he developed the innovative “Ezoe Method,” which visualizes parts of speech. This approach has become a crucial tool for helping learners acquire Japanese more efficiently. On […]
Is Christmas a national holiday in Japan ?Do Japanese celebrate Christmas and how ? Christmas (クリスマス) is not a national holiday in Japan, but it is widely celebrated in a unique way. Unlike in Western countries, Christmas in Japan is more about festive gatherings and romantic gestures than traditional religious customs. Christmas Eve, in particular, […]
If you wish to study Japanese in Japan long-term, you need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for a Student Visa through a Japanese language school. There are various requirements set by the Immigration Bureau for the Certificate of Eligibility, and one of these requirements, Japanese language study history, has been updated. When Did […]
On September 9th, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute organized an event where students gave presentations in Japanese in front of their peers at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Yoyogi. This event provided students with the opportunity to showcase their progress in Japanese over the year, guided by the school’s staff and teaching faculty. The […]
On August 23rd, a day trip organized by the Shinjuku Japanese Language School’s Tourism Business Class took place. The destinations were the Mishima Skywalk and Mishima Taisha in Shizuoka. In preparation, the teacher and students spent time planning the tour details and even requested quotes from external tour companies, ensuring a thorough and professional approach. […]
Mount Fuji, the iconic symbol of Japan, is a captivating destination for a school trip. Its majesty and cultural significance make it the perfect setting for an unforgettable educational adventure. On July 26th, the students of SNG Tokyo had the opportunity to embark on a trip to finally explore it. Departure from School:The day begins […]
