Yukata Day, an event organized for several years by the Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute, has allowed everyone to wear yukata, traditional Japanese garments that symbolize summer in Japan. For this special day, SNG invited all its students and staff to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. The yukata is a lightweight garment often worn during summer […]
On June 13, as part of their cultural experience, students from the Tourism Business class had the opportunity to take part in a traditional furin 風鈴 (Japanese wind chime) workshop at Shinohara Maruyoshi Furin Workshop (篠原まるよし風鈴). They could choose between two activities: glass blowing, where they made their furin from scratch, and/or furin painting. What […]
On June 25, a memorial gathering was held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo to honor the memory of Mr.Takahide Ezoe, the former Principal and Chairman of our school. The event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who had been touched by Mr. Ezoe’s warmth, wisdom, and tireless dedication to education. Several moving tribute speeches were […]
Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry Workshop (Watchmaking) On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, despite the unfortunately rainy weather, a watchmaking workshop hosted by Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry was held. This time, the theme was experiencing the assembly of a quartz watch. Students, who don’t usually get the chance to be involved in the world of […]
On May 23, 2025, students from the Tourism & Business class took part in a field trip to Chiba Prefecture, accompanied by their classmates and teachers. Far from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this outing was designed as a moment of disconnection, a chance to reconnect with nature, and an opportunity to apply tourism-related […]
Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute will begin offering Japanese language support in collaboration with VILLA EDUCATION CENTER (VEC), a voluntary organization led by Professor Matsuo of Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, one of the institutions from which we accept teaching interns. Having a good command of the Japanese language is essential for living safely and connecting with […]
As part of the winter term’s extracurricular activities, SNG students were made aware about environment During the 1st and 2nd periods, students took a lesson on environmental issues.Beginner-level students watched a video titled “Understanding Environmental Problems in 5 Minutes – Let’s Protect the Future of Our Planet Together” as a learning tool. Intermediate and advanced-level […]
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., an exchange event was held at the Bunkyo Comprehensive Welfare Center, organized by the Bunkyo Diversity & UNESCO Association. The Bunkyo Diversity & UNESCO Association is a civic group aligned with the principles of the United Nations UNESCO Charter. Their activities focus on creating […]
Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College Workshop On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a workshop was held at SNG with Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College. This time, participants made keychains. There were nine participants in total: four from the USA, two from Germany, one from Singapore, one from Mexico, and one from Costa Rica. Two instructors from the college […]
The yukata is a lightweight garment often worn during summer festivals in Japan. Unlike the kimono, which is more formal and often more challenging to wear, the yukata is a more casual yet equally elegant outfit made of cotton and decorated with floral, geometric, or nature-inspired patterns. Historical background of yukata The yukata is a […]
