Tahitian Dance In Japan, there are many dance classes and hobby circles. Many Japanese people study how to dance the island dances of Tahiti and also Hawaiian Hula. There are several groups and classes all over the country and they often put on shows and exhibitions. One of the JOI Japanese language teachers, Murahara sensei takes classes in Tahitian dance. It is a graceful dance and wonderful t...
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Tahitian Dance In Japan, there are many dance classes and hobby circles. Many Japanese people study how to dance the island dances of Tahiti and also Hawaiian Hula. There are several groups and classes all over the country and they often put on shows and exhibitions. One of the JOI Japanese language teachers, Murahara sensei takes classes in Tahitian dance. It is a graceful dance and wonderful t...
Japanese Origami Japanese origami is a pastime that began in the 17th Century during the Edo period in Japanese history. It generally involves folding square paper into various intricate designs. Perhaps the best known of these is the Japanese paper crane, which plays a significant role in various areas of Japanese life. Kinoi sensei, is a Japanese teacher at JOI online school. She loves to trav...
Learning Japanese from reading and listening When learning the Japanese language, or any language for that matter, reading and listening is indispensable. There are many recommended methods of doing this, and here in this blog, veteran Japanese language teacher, Itaya sensei explains how best to do some in her opinion. Read this blog (preferably out loud) and listen to Itaya sensei read the Japa...
New exercising ideas for adults There have been a growing number of unique exercising systems for a new generation of adults, like the clubbercise sensation hitting the UK. But there is actually some science to the concept of doing exercise in the dark. In this Japanese language blog for beginners, Mizuno sensei introduces an interesting trend spreading around Japan. And she has an idea for some...
Foreign country theme parks There are many theme parks in Japan. Some that focus on fun and family outings, some that feature thrilling rides and others that dabble in historical depictions of bygone eras. Although in recent times many have closed due to the recession, there are some that have survived and even thrived. In this blog by Japanese teacher Kamiyama sensei introduces one of the most...