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Special Event – Discover Kabuki: 6/17 Monday

What is Kabuki? Kabuki(歌舞伎 かぶき) is a traditional Japanese dance-drama originated in the 17th century. It is well known for the fancy costumes, make-up and well-designed stages. In 2005, Kabuki was announced by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. Today, Kabuki has become the most popular Japanese performing art loved by many people worldwide. Don’t […]

10 Most Difficult Japanese Kanji Characters

What are the most difficult Japanese kanji characters? Japanese Kanji are hard to learn – do you know what the world’s most difficult Japanese Kanji are? This blog will show you some of them. Originated from China, kanji takes a significant part in the Japanese language.  It is widely used in the daily life of the […]

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Mount Nokogiri Hiking and Onsen Trip. Sun 5/19

Mount Nokogiri Hiking and Onsen trip   Mount Nokogiri is a low mountain located in Chiba Prefecture. It is very famous for its unusual summit and blade-shaped cliffs.  You will be able to enjoy the spectacular view of Tokyo Bay from the summit of the mountain. You will also be able to see the giant […]

Guide to Your Japanese Treadmill

Nowadays more and more people go to the gym regularly to have a healthy lifestyle. This infographic describes what each button on a Japanese treadmill means, it will help you understand how to operate a Treadmill when you go to a gym in Japan. Vocabulary: 心拍数:                        […]

An Authentic Samurai and Ninja Experience: Thu. 4/11

Learn how to use real weapons in this unique opportunity! Have you heard of “Laido”? “Laido” (居合道) is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware so that one can quickly draw their sword if a sudden attack were to arise. Iaido uses smooth and controlled movements to strike or cut an opponent. Through the practice […]