What is 成人の日 ? 成人の日 (Seijin no Hi), or “Coming of Age Day,” is a Japanese national holiday celebrated annually on the second Monday of January. It honors and congratulates young people who have reached the age of 20, marking their transition to adulthood in Japanese society. Why is 20 an important age in Japan […]
On December 16, 2025, students from the Advanced Level 1 class held their project presentations. The theme of this project was Radio Drama. Working in groups, the students created original stories and took on the challenge of expressing entire worlds using sound alone. Despite the limited preparation time, the students were responsible for every aspect […]
On December 10, the students of the Intermediate Foundation Class held their project presentations.The theme was “Tourist Destinations.”With two students serving as MCs, the event proceeded smoothly. The class was divided into nine groups, and each group introduced a place in Japan that interested them. In their presentations, the students not only talked about sightseeing […]
On December 9, 2025, the students of the Beginner Level 1 class held their project presentations.This class’ theme was “Storytelling.” Each student chose a topic related to themselves or something they deeply cherish, and shared it in their own unique way. The first presenter spoke about her trip to Kyoto. She vividly described her visit […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
