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Body Percussion as a Music Class in Japan
Through a mix of clapping, stomping and knee-slapping, a teacher in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has pioneered for decades teaching non-instrumental “body percussion” to students. Now, he plans… Continue Reading
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Volunteers supporting the teaching of the Japanese language to resident foreigners
Every week, in community centers and other public spaces across Japan, thousands of volunteers work alongside professional teachers to help foreign residents learn the Japanese language through low-cost… Continue Reading
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What awaits us in the Year of the Rabbit (2023)
The Japanese zodiac (Juunishi) is divided into 12 blocks, each named after an animal based on the ancient Chinese concept that all time changes are based on these… Continue Reading
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Solo travelers can enjoy tatami flooring and Japanese beds at a hotel in the heart of Shibuya!
According to the Japan Tourism Agency Consumer Trend Survey of Overseas Visitors (2019), about a quarter of all tourists arriving in Japan travel alone. Just like families and… Continue Reading
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Coast Guard ship runs aground in Japan, no crew injured
A Japanese patrol boat ran aground off Niigata Prefecture on Wednesday morning and was unable to sail, the coast guard said, adding that no crew members were injured… Continue Reading
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Kishida’s speech highlights support for children as an investment for the future
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pledge to secure funding for policies to combat Japan’s declining birthrate in his speech at the opening of a regular parliamentary session next… Continue Reading
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