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Leather Craft Workshop
On November 9, our school invited one of the jewelry art instructors from Hiko Mizuno college and hosted a leather craft worksop. For those who are interested in jewelry making, this event became such a great opportunity to see how the actual work should be done. About 15 students enjoyed making a leather bangle and […]
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Okutama Hiking
Let’s walk Okutama! This hiking event is held every year, and is very pupular among our students. Why not enjoy the coloured leaves and BBQ with SNG teachers and staff? Date: Saturday November 26, 2011 Meeting Time and Place：Meet us at the end of platform 11 (toward the direction of Tokyo station) at 7:30 AM. […]
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A seminar on “Ezoe grammer”
On 11 October, I was invited to hold a seminar on “Ezoe grammer” at Kawasaki school for the deaf. I always had special connections with the school and now I feel we have much stronger ties thanks to this invitation. During the seminar, I explained particle “mo” as a multiple-choice particle (I usually describe it […]
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Yabusame Event Report
On Monday 10th October 2011, Yabusame (traditional horse back Archery) event was held at Toyama Park. Yabusame is a Japanese traditional ritual in which a horse archer breaks targets. Accoding to Shinjuku City Official Website, “the Takadanobaba style of yabusame began in 1728, in the Edo period, when the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, ordered it […]
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EJU preparation course
At Shinjuku Japanese Language Instutite, we are now offering an EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) preparation course. Although students are on a two-week break between the two terms, some of them are woking hard in order to prepare for EJU. This course is quite popular among SNG students, and it is […]
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Wanted: participants for free Japanese lessons!
Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute is looking for those who wish to join our free trial lessons! Please note that the trial lessons are for evening courses only. The details are as follows: Days: October 11 (Tue.), and 13 (Thu.). 2 lessons in total. Time：PM7：00～PM8 :00 If you are interested, please don’t hesiate to contact us! […]
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Orientation event for October course
Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute has been hosting a number of orientation events for new students who will join us in coming October. Many students from Europe and Asia are expected to be enrolled this term. SNG staff and students are looking forward to having a much more cosmopolitan atmosphere in the autumn term. We are […]
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Yabusame event
On Monday 10th October 2011, Yabusame (traditional horse back Archery) event will be held at Toyama Park. Yabusame is a Japanese traditional ritual in which a horse archer breaks targets. It is such a great opportunity to learn about the samurai culture – don’t miss it! Day: Monday, October 10, 2011 (national holiday) Time: 2pm […]
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Cultural Exchange Day for Foreign Students 2011
Below is the information about Cultural Exchange Day from Tokyo National Museum’s website. 【General Information】 Date October 8, 2011 (Sat) Time: 9:30-17:00 (last admission at 16:30) VenuePremises: Honkan, The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, Okyokan (The Garden) etc. Admissions*Free admission to our regular exhibitions Honkan (Japanese Gallery), Hyokeikan (Asian Gallery), Heiseikan 1F (Japanese Archaeology Gallery) and […]
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Summer Homestay Programs
This summer, SNG students participated in three different homestay programs: Yugawara homestay program (2 students), Hokkaido International Homestay (3 students) and Amacho homestay program (2 students). In the Yugawara program, students joined the Yassa-dance parade in the festival. Those participated in the Hokkaido program enjoyed nature in Toyoko city. Students practiced Kinnya-monnya dance in the […]