2025 - Japanese Language School Kyoto Asuka Academia - Page 2

　 On December 15th and 22nd, we went on a school trip to the Meiji Naruhodo Factory in Osaka. This is a factory where you can see the manufacturing process of famous chocolate confectionery. We toured the place, listening to explanations in Japanese while the delicious aroma of chocolate filled the air. The moment the […]

　 December 22nd, the last day of classes this year. The students were studying hard and…. 　　　we can hear the sound of bells ringing. 　　　Santa Claus has arrived! The surprise appearance of Santa Claus elicited cheers in the classroom. 　　　　 　　　　 　　 　 And once the fun is over, it’s time to clean up. We […]

The 2023 graduation ceremony was held on March 7th. This year, we were able to send out 99 graduates. 　　　　 　 　　　　 　 　　　　 　　 　　　　 　 　　　　 　 　　　　 　 　　　　 　 　　　　 　 　　　　 Once again, congratulations to all the graduates. How was your time at Kyoto Asuka Academia? From now on, you […]

April 8th was the first class of the year. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, so we went to see them along the river near the school. 　　　　 　　　　 　　 　　　　 　　　　 This year, many new students have entered the country. 　　　　 Second-year students, please teach them the Japanese rules. 　　　　 Thank you to […]

A group of student volunteers participated in the “Yamashina Ward 20,000 People Town Beautification Campaign.” 　　　　 In the area where the school is located, the “Yamashina Ward 20,000 People Town Clean-up Campaign” is held every year on the first Sunday of June, which is Environmental Month, and is led by members of the local government […]

The 2024 entrance ceremony was held at Kyoto City Eastern Cultural Center on June 21st. 　　　　 　　　　 This year we were able to welcome approximately 120 international students from six countries: Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Uzbekistan. 　　　　 The new students attended the entrance ceremony dressed in colorful national costumes. 　　　　 　 　　　　 […]

On June 30th, we visited Seiki Tenmangu Shrine, the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. 　　　　 This is a historic Tenmangu Shrine, known as Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine, as it is the only one in the country where Sugawara no Michizane was worshiped as a living shrine while he was still alive, and is said to be […]

In July and October, we participated in Shikoku University’s open campus. 　　　　 We gathered at the school at 6am and departed on Shikoku University’s shuttle bus. 　　　　 Along the way, we stopped at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and enjoyed the ocean views that are not available in Kyoto, where our Japanese language school is located. […]

We participated in a local event. 　　　　 The first one is sports day. 　　　　 They seemed nervous at first as they don’t usually have many opportunities to interact with local people, but we all had a great time competing and cheering together. 　　　　 　　　 　　　　 　 　 　　　　 The second is the Sannomiya Festival. 　　　　 […]