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japanese language support myanmar
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<strong>Japanese Language Support for people from Myanmar and foreign residents in Japan</strong>

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 […]

environment day 環境の日
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Environment Day (環境の日)

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 […]

Exchange Event by the Bunkyo Diversity & UNESCO Association
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Exchange event – Let&#8217;s travel the world through food!

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 […]

keychain workshop

Let’s Make Your Own Keychain!

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 […]

yukata day 2024

What is a Yukata? (浴衣)

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 […]

world expo 2025 Osaka kansai entrance
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The World Expo 2025 Osaka

When is the world expo 2025 Osaka ? The Expo 2025 Osaka, which opened on April 13, 2025, will run for six months until October 13. Its theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and it brings together 160 countries and regions to showcase innovations for a sustainable and inclusive future. What can you […]

what to visit in takadanobaba
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Let&#8217;s walk around Takadanobaba!

On April 11th, 4 students of the advanced II class went on a field trip in Takadanobaba area. Students and teachers has shared their thoughts about this experience. Let’s take a moment to look back on that day! The Higo Hosokawa Garden opens at 9:00 AM. We arrived around 9:40 and strolled around the garden. […]

 Rokuyō (六曜) calendar

The Rokuyō (六曜): traditional calendar of fortune

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. […]

strawberry picking shizuoka

Strawberry picking day trip to Shizuoka

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 […]

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Denmark Short Course

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 […]