I love the Japan Rail Pass, and have been using it for past few years. For just in case you don’t know what the JR Pass is, the pass allow you to conduct UNLIMITED Japan Rail (JR) travel. You can use SHINKANSEN or bullet train and travel from Hokkaido to Kyushu islands. Very nice. Whenever … Continue reading “JR Pass is very easy to purchase”
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Junior program in Fukuoka, Japan
Summer break has started. Are you interested in studying Japanese in Japan? Our partner school, Genki School has a special summer program for minors from 14 to 19 years old. This NextGen program has 20 lessons in a week, plus you can choose 3 “experience” classes every Saturday. The experiences include, manga drawing, tea ceremony, … Continue reading “Junior program in Fukuoka, Japan”
Where can you buy Randoseru?
Do you know Randoseru (ランドセル)? This is a backpack for elementary school children in Japan. However, Randoseru is not just a backpack, but the special and an expensive bag for elementary school children. The bag costs from 20000 YEN to 80000 yen, or more. The bag is very detailed, functioned, high quality designed to use … Continue reading “Where can you buy Randoseru?”
Japan Airline App for Wifi connectivity in Japan
Securing internet connectivity is sometimes challenging in Japan. Living in the United States, free wifi connection is everywhere like cafe, hotel, restaurant, school, etc, but this is not the case in Japan. So, when I heard this news, I was very excited. Japan Airline is introducing an APP for both Android and iOS allow you … Continue reading “Japan Airline App for Wifi connectivity in Japan”
Come to Japan videos
* Above image: From Japan National Tourism Organization’s Come to Japan website, https://us.jnto.go.jp/cometojapan/ If you are planing to visit Japan, you should do homework before actually visiting there. Of course the homework is studying about Japan. I have a great resource for you. Japan National Tourism Organization has just released a wonderful website. Check the … Continue reading “Come to Japan videos”
What is Hanami or Flower watching in Japanese?
Japanese love Sakura or Cherry Blossoms. We are excited to have the blooming season because we can see cherry blossoms. Why do Japanese love Cherry blossoms? Many Japanese people from old time to now, expressed that Cherry blossoms represent our life: flowers are beautiful when they bloom and they are even more beautiful when the … Continue reading “What is Hanami or Flower watching in Japanese?”
Don’t forget to purchase JR-Pass if you are visiting Japan
If you are visiting Japan and planning to travel multiple prefectures and cities, don’t forget to buy Japan Rail Pass so called JR Pass. I think the JR Pass is extremely valuable. Starting from $273 for 7 days, you can travel with JR trains including Shinkansen or bullet trains from Hokkaido to Kyusyu island with … Continue reading “Don’t forget to purchase JR-Pass if you are visiting Japan”
Summer short program in Japan
In summer, there is a variety of summer programs available in Japan. During the summer, juniors can join a language and accommodation package plan with many activities. If you are thinking about participating a summer short term program, please feel free to contact us. Depending on the student’s age, his/her study goal, or personality, we … Continue reading “Summer short program in Japan”
Are you visiting Japan?
This is Study Japanese and Culture and thank you for visiting our website. I assume you are interested in learning Japanese language in Japan. Study Japanese and Culture will help you assist finding the best school for you. We specialize in finding a school that offers cultural activities. I believe experiencing the country’s culture is … Continue reading “Are you visiting Japan?”