| At GenkiJACS, we offer a few different types of dormitories for our students. One of those is the 月宿 (gesshuku), which is like the owner’s house opened up into…
| This year`s winning 流行語 (りゅうこうご) have been announced on December 1st. And 2016’s “word of the year” is … 「神ってる」(かみってる). This phrase is based on the Japanese word 神(かみ)(=god),…
| A language does not only consist of grammar and words. Particularly in social media, an emoticon can say more than 1,000 words. In Japan, young people have gone to…
| In general, dajare could be described as Japanese Puns. However, while English puns are usually created by exchanging a word in sentence with a similar one, dajare benefit from…
| Here are some more possible 流行語(りゅうこうご) that are likely to be among the 2016 nominees: →野球賭博(とばくやきゅう) (Baseball Betting)In Japan, betting on a sports team is illegal. Still, it is…
| While the release of this year’s nominees for the top 流行語(りゅうこうご) is coming closer, let us give you some insight about the “history of 流行語” itself. In 1984, the…
| November is coming and the nominees for the top 流行語(ryukougo) 2016 will soon be announced. 流行語are famous words or phrases made famous by TV, ads etc. We are excited…
| When studying a foreign language, one of the most interesting parts is the one that can’t be taught in lessons: words and expressions that sound hilariously strange if translated…
| Japan is particularly known for its ramen noodles. In Tokyo, there is even a large event celebrating this delicious dish. The Tokyo Ramen Show is one of Japan’s largest…
| When it comes to Art and Literature, Japan is particularly known for its famous manga and anime. Now is the chance for all the skilled draughtsmen among our Japanese…