Videos from the trip
Konnichi wa We are all back at school, the happy adventures and delicious food in Japan are now treasured memories, forever in our hearts and photos. I have put together 2 videos so far….there will be more as I get…
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Your Name in Kanji – how cool
Did you know that nearly all Kanji has a meaning? Some are beautiful, some are strong and brave, some have less inspiring meanings, nonetheless, they have meanings. So when a baby is named in Japan, a lot of thought goes…
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Kodomo no Hi – Children’s Day – May 5th
Kodomo no Hi – Children’s Day – May 5th Children’s Day is a very popular festival for children in Japan. Although now called Children’s Day, it was formerly known as Boys’ Day. For children it is a celebration day, giant Koinobori (carp…
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Making your classroom more authentic
So how can you make your Japanese classroom (not in Japan) more authentic? Well, Atsuya has found a great way to create shoji screens that is easy, in-expensive and looks fabulous. Shoji from Atsuya pdf. Thank you for sharing Atsuya,…
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The Zodiac Calendar. 2013 – Year of the Snake
2013 is the year of the Snake, according to the Chinese Zodiac. This is used extensively in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam and consists of 12 different animals as the ‘guardians’ of 12 consecutive years. The cycle then begins again….
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Sapporo Yuki Matsuri
Konnichi wa It is the coldest month of the year in Japan at the moment. Hard to believe for us as we are swimming and enjoying summer here in the Southern Hemisphere. The city of Sapporo is located in northern…
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