We had a tea ceremony lesson in Intermediate I class today. Although it was an informal ceremony, students seemed a little nervous because of the solemn atmosphere. First, our vice principal, Ms. Mori explained how to appreciate and perform tea ceremony. Students were impressed by the formalized manners of Japanese tea ceremony. After watching Ms. […]

The results for last year’s entrance exams for institutes of higher education have been posted. As in 2010, many of our graduates continued on to famous private and public universities and graduate schools in the metropolitan area. Students were accepted to the following schools: Graduate school ・The University of Tokyo ・Tokyo Gaugei University ・Tokyo University […]

We are now accepting applications for 2012 Hokkaido Homestay. There are four different programs to choose from. Escape Tokyo for a refreshing, cool summer experience! ① Toyako summer homestay (Hokkaido) Organized by：Toyako Intercultural Exchange Committee Location：Toyako, Hokkaido　 Dates：From 8/25 (Sat.) to 9/2 (Sun.) Number of participants: 4 students total. If there are more than 4 […]

We are now recruting participants for the popular Yugawara homestay program. The participation is only 2,000 JPY and it is a great opportunity to learn everyday Japanese! The details are as follows: Location: 　 Yugawara-machi, Kanagawa Dates: 　　From July 30 (Mon) to August 6 (Mon), 2012 Number of participants: 5 students total. If there are […]

Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute organized a 2-day language/culturual course during the Golden Week. 20 students participated and enjoyed learning Kanji in the morning and Japanese cultural activities in the afternoon. As for the cultural events, students experienced tea ceremony on the 3rd and Origami on the 4th. It was a nice opportunity for them to […]

Our school started an special culture course for intermediate students. In this course, students learn not only the language but also the Japanese culture. Since May 5 was Japan’s Children’s Day, students learned how to make origami samurai armors and carp-shaped streamer. It was their first time to try origami, and they were really happy […]

On April 29, SNG staff, students and their family members participated in the hiking event organized by Okutama Festival Committee. They enjoyed the 10 km of forest walk and completed the hiking in 4 hours. It was such wonderful weather and the participants had a lot of fun waking along the old Ome trail.

Waseda International Club is organizing a short homestay program for international students. The details are as follows. Date：　Friday, 22 June- Sunday, 24　June （There will be a convivial meeting on Sunday, 6 June） Participation fee：　3000 JPY 　（including transportation fee and party fee）　 ※　Personal expenses （food etc.） are not included. Informational meeting：　Monday, 7 May 12:50　～　Room 111 　※　Make […]

Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute offers a Golden Week course for current students. Students can learn not only Japanese but also experience tea ceremony, origami etc. The details are as follows. 【May 3】 Kanji class　－　９：１０～１２：４０ Tea ceremony　　　－　１３：３０～１５：００ 【May 4】 Kanji class　－　９：１０～１２：４０ Origami　　　－　１３：３０～１５：００ How to apply Application period： 26 April ～　2 May The course is free of […]

SNG Higer Education Counsellors will host a guidance session for those students who wish to go on to higher education in the next academic year. If you are thinking to go on to vocational school, university or graduate school, this event is not to miss. 【Higher Education Guidance 2012/2013】 Date：　Friday, 27 April 2012 Time: 12:50 […]