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c wanted for Yugawara homestay

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 […]

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Golden week class report

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 […]

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Cooking & origami class report

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 […]

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Okutama hiking report

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.

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Waseda University Homestay Program

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 […]

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Golden Week course

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 […]

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Higher education guidance ②

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 […]

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Okutama Hiking

Every year SNG staff and students participate in a nature walk of about 10 km in the Okutama Forest and this year is no exception! The event is quite popular and attracts more than 1,000 participants every year. At the start of the course, there will be a live Taiko drum performance and some information […]

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Cherry blossom viewing report

On April 10, SNG staff and students went on a cherry blossom viewing tour. They walked along the Kanda river and enjoyed fully bloomed cherry blossoms. Trees were on both sides of the river and students were quite impressed by their beauty. Students took a lot of pictures along the way so that they can […]

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Graduation ceremony report

On March 17, our school held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2011 at Arcadia Ichigaya. We had a variety of students – those who achieved 100 % attendance for 2 academic years; those who delivered newspaper in the morning and studied in the afternoon; and those who improved their Japanese daramtically – and […]