ancient monasteries
TEACHING IN LANGUAGE SCHOOLS IN JAPAN – THE FASTEST WAY TO LEARN JAPANESE (part 2)
HOW TO GET TO SCHOOL?
Language schools are one of the best ways to discover the world of Japanese. Even those students who considered themselves weak after a few weeks of being in the courses, to their own surprise, discover the opportunity to speak a foreign language, at ease and naturally.
To start training, it is best to contact companies dealing with organizational issues, for example, the Nihon Ryugaku Training Center. The fact is that it is very difficult to directly contact the educational institution and independently prepare the necessary documents. Continue reading
Sakura blossom time (part 1)
Haaru, spring in Japanese, is the time of flowering of the “sakura” decorative cherry, which is associated with one of the most beautiful holidays of the Land of the Rising Sun. From the end of March to the beginning of April, Japan is completely transformed: hundreds of trees bloom everywhere with white and pinkish-white flowers, which makes it seem from afar that they are shrouded in clouds or covered in snow flakes. Every year, many people gather in parks, alleys, gardens, near palaces and temples to enjoy a truly beautiful and breathtaking sight. This custom is called “hanami” (from the words “hana” – a flower and “mi” – to watch), which literally means “viewing flowers”.
Sakura is the national symbol of Japan, which is devoted to many songs and poems. Continue reading