News - Japanese Language School Kyoto Asuka Academia

On February 24,a total of 105 second-year students and teachers went to Hirakata Park on two buses. 　　　 We went to Hirakata park by singing and dancing in the bus. Our Nepali students made a snack called Chatpate from their country and let everyone eat it. It was spicy and sour, but very delicious. 　　　　　 […]

We Went for New Year’s Shrine Visit Hatsumode is a traditional Japanese custom of visiting a shrine or temple at the beginning of the new year. It is a time to express gratitude for the past year and pray for a prosperous year ahead. On the first school day of 2026, students from the Japanese […]

On December 24, 2025, we celebrated Christmas at Kyoto Asuka Academia. Finally!! Santa Claus, a snowman, and a reindeer were able to come to the school. 　　　 　 　　　 The students were very delighted to see Santa Claus, snowman, and reindeer. This was the first Christmas celebration for the first year students. Everyone looked very […]

December 12, 2025: Second-year students and teachers went to Kyo-Yuzen together. Kyo-Yuzen is a traditional dyeing technique originating in Kyoto, Japan, known for its vivid colors and intricate patterns. 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 The students were dyeing the fabric for the first time and were very excited and having lots of fun. 　　　　 　　　　 They […]

On December 8th and 9th, 2025, the first-year students (April and October entrants) went to Daigo-ji Temple with their teachers to see the autumn leaves. It was a bit cold, but the place was beautiful. 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 The weather that day was very nice, and the first-year students were seeing the colorful leaves […]

On August 22nd, 2025, we went to the Shinomiya Festival with second-year students from Kyoto Asuka Academia Japanese Language School. The students and teachers were scheduled to meet at Yamashina Station at 4:00 PM in the evening. 　　　　 　　　　 All students received 1,000 yen pocket money from the school. 　　　　 　　　　 There was also a […]

The Gion Festival is one of Japan’s major festivals. It was my first time participating as an international student, and I had a lot of fun. Gion Festival July 16, 2025 For me, the Gion Festival was a wonderful opportunity to deeply experience Japanese tradition and culture. Many people came wearing yukata, and watching the […]

　On July 7th, we held the Tanabata Festival. Everyone wrote their wishes on colorful strips of paper and made Tanabata decorations out of origami. They immediately hung them on bamboo leaves and began making their wishes… 　I wonder what people do on Tanabata in their countries?

We participated in the “Kanshuji Hachiman Shrine” festival. As with the “Ono School District Sports Festival,” we were very grateful for the warm support from the local people. We hope to continue to deepen our interactions with the local community.

10/6 (Sun). We participated in the “41st Ono School District Sports Festival.” Thanks to the warm welcome from the local community, the students who were a little nervous at first became more and more active, running hard and cheering loudly. It was our first time interacting with the local community and we had a fulfilling […]