Kyoto school is moving location
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Our Kyoto School is Moving! We have some exciting news to share — our GenkiJACS Kyoto school is moving to a brand new location! Since 2019, our Kyoto campus has…
Not the Tourist Okinawa: Staff and Student Faves for Island Hopping, Ryukyu Culture, and Tropical Fun!🌴
Veer away from the guidebook, and the crowds. When most people picture Okinawa, they think of resort beaches, crowded streets, and big tour buses. But if you stick around a…
Beauty, Fashion, and Feminine Ideals During the Heian Period
An Introduction to Heian Beauty Ideals When we think about beauty in historical Japan, the Heian period (794-1185) feels almost like stepping into another world. It was a time when…
Not the Tourist Fukuoka: Staff Faves for Unique Experiences, Local Specialties, and Scenic Shrines
Veer away from the guidebook, and the crowds. Fukuoka has been chosen as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world! With such a status,…
An Introduction to Angelique and the Otome Game Genre
So… What Is Angelique? If you’ve ever played an otome game, whether it was on a PS2, a PSP, a Switch, or something you quietly downloaded on your phone at…
Not the Tourist Kyoto: Staff Faves for Unique Temples, Poetic Scenery, and Surprising Food Finds
Veer away from the guidebook, and the crowds. In the past few years, tourism in Kyoto has nothing short of exploded. Of course, this clearly indicates that Kyoto has tons…
Why Crest of the Royal Family Still Rules the Shoujo World (And Why You Should Care)
An Introduction to a Shoujo Icon: Crest of the Royal Family’s Enduring Legacy If you’re a fan of shoujo manga, you’ve probably heard of Crest of the Royal Family (王家の紋章…
Not the Tourist Tokyo: Staff Faves for Quiet Mornings, Unique Eats, and Historic Hot Spots
Veer away from the guidebook, and the crowds. Everyone knows the neon and crowds Tokyo is famous for, but this guide will take you to a different Tokyo entirely. We…
GenkiJACS Okinawa Campus – First Steps
GenkiJACS Okinawa is Officially Open and Running! At long last, the newest member of our Genki Japanese school family has been born! GenkiJACS Okinawa proudly accepted its first group of…
Okinawa Branch is Almost Ready
Our Okinawa Branch is Almost Ready! Okinawa Building With only one week left until the opening of our new Japanese school in Okinawa, preparations are proceeding at a furious pace…