Japanese education system
The Japanese education system is often described as unique both culturally and in terms of educational goals. This has been a pro and in some cases a con for the population. The pros being the cultural emphasis on discipline and ethics while the cons being the system of memory focused education.
But there have been some changes occurring in Japan, and Someya sensei, a J...
Japanese Anime
Japanese Anime has become a genre of entertainment of its own. In most of the world, the word ‘Anime’ points to Japanese animation products, but did you know that in Japan, the word ‘Anime’means all types of animation, not only domestic products?
In this blog by a Japanese language teacher, Noriko Yokozuka, she talks about one of her favorite Anime. And it is a very popular Anime ...
Japan’s Ekiben culture
At Japanese train stations, you can find lunch boxes on sale which are meant to be eaten during your train journey.
Some train stations have become famous for their ekiben lunch boxes which are made from local specialties.
In this blog by a Japanese teacher at JOI, Miki Oosawa, you can read about her memory of one special and nostalgic Ekiben lunchbox.
You can also learn...
Heat packs or ‘warmers’ in Japan
Heat packs or ‘warmers’ as they are known in Japan, are a great way to stay warm in winter. They are disposable and can keep you warm for over 8 hours. Some are sticky and you can stick them on your undergarments to keep your back or belly warm, and some can be put inside your shoes to keep your toes warm.
But there is something that not many people know about th...
Wildlife in Hokkaido
The island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan is home to a variety of indigenous wildlife. There are unique species of bear, deer and fox as well as a number of plants that cannot be found anywhere else.
In this blog by Japanese teacher Sayuri Itaya, the teacher introduces a very cute animal that can be found in Hokkaido prefecture. Please read the blog in Japanese, study the...
