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Public Transport in Japan Public transport in Japan varies from area to area. Some areas have modern and developed transportation systems whereas some rural areas have quaint slow train and bus systems that service the lesser populated parts of the country. In this Japanese learners' blog by JOI online school, Yatabe sensei has written a touching story, which is typical in Japan. Illustrations a...
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Japanese exercise classes There are a large number of gyms and exercise classes in Japan. You can find many classes in the public civic centers for very reasonable prices which often include aerobics classes and yoga lessons. And there are a number of private gyms that provide in vogue classes like Pilates and Speed Yoga. Here in this blog for Japanese language learners, Yanaka sensei introduces...
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Writing Japanese kanji in mirror writing. Mirror writing is the ability to write letters the opposite direction to which they are written normally. It must be quite difficult to write Japanese using this form because of Japanese Kanji or Chinese characters. However, Imoto sensei has this rather rare skill ! Read this amusing blog and learn Japanese for free at JOI, Japanese online school. You ca...
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Japanese class reunions Class reunions are a standard occasion in any country. And Japan is no exception.The organisation of the reunions is left to an alumni group that attempts to keep in contact with all members and send newsletters or invitations. Seno sensei, who teaches almost every level from Introductory to Advanced at JOI online Japanese school, writes about her experience with one spec...
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Getting lost in Japan Getting lost in Japan is actually very easy to do. If you are in Tokyo, the subway system is a complicated maze that requires some level of experience to master. The road networks in cities often feature one way streets which make navigating your route a tricky endeavour. But luckily, there are numerous detailed maps, GPS systems and map applications for cars and smartphone...
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