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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. 　　　　 […]

　　　　 2024/12/6 First graders and teachers went to Daigoji Temple’s Sanboin Temple to see the autumn leaves. It was a little cold, but it was a beautiful place. 　　　　 　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 There was lots of autumn leaves and the weather was lovely, so the students took lots of photos. 　　　　 　　　　 Daigoji Sanboin […]

　　　Second-year students go on a field trip to the Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center 　　　 　　　　The Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center is a facility where you can learn about fire and disaster prevention while having fun through a disaster simulation. This time, you will experience the facility while a member of the Disaster Prevention Center […]

　　　　Christmas was fun and exciting. 　　　 　　　　 Even though the class was running, the sound of Christmas song was gradually increasing in front of the door, and the two Santas came into the classroom. Everyone looked surprised. 　　　 　　　　 We got some presents and took a bunch of photos. 　　　　　　　Everyone looked very happy after receiving […]

January 7th: First visit to a shrine. It is called 【初詣】【Hatsumode】in Japanese Language. 　　　　 Hatsumode is the Japanese custom of visiting a shrine or temple for the first time in the new year. 　　　　 At the beginning of the year, people express their gratitude to God/Buddha and pray for happiness and good health in the […]

On February 2nd, a demon finally came to the Japanese language school!! 　　　　 He suddenly appeared during class… 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 Red demon and blue demon! 　　　　 Although the students were surprised, they threw beans at the demon, shouting, “OUT WITH THE DEMONS!! IN WITH THE GOOD FORTUNE!!” 　　　　 　　 　　　　 　　 　　　　 　　　　 Finally, […]

　　　　On February 28th, the graduates went to Hirakata Park to make some final memories. 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　The students were smiling and wearing nice clothes, enjoying the different attractions and taking photos. 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　 　　　　Graduation is just around the corner. I hope you make lots of fun memories at school.