Conversation classes
| Recently the higher-level classes at GenkiJACS went to visit a local Japanese university, where we had Japanese conversation practice with the students. We talked about our home countries, Christmas,…
Okonomiyaki!
| Today we had okonomiyaki. It tastes different when you’re learning how to make it as you go along! We were hoping for some leftovers, but it looks like it…
Next year’s Chinese zodiac
| At a culture lesson we drew the Chinese zodiac animal for next year. Next year is the Year of the Tiger.Students drew tigers on the wood from a 100-year-old…
Early-morning practice
| We went to see the early-morning practice at the sumo stable Takasago. The impressions afterward were “That was scary…” Everyone was overwhelmed by the sight of the wrestlers practicing…
Xmas Party video on Youtube!
| We’ve uploaded one video from last week’s Xmas party to Youtube. It’s the teachers and staff performing a student-written play. It’s a long one – 9 minutes in total!…
Manga lesson
| The first manga lesson in a while. As expected, the students enjoyed it.Some were concentrating so hard it was like they had forgotten to breathe. [Link to original entry]
Wagashi (Japanese confectionary)
| Dango: sweet dumplings. Lots and lots of dango. We made them today. Sweet potato dango are really popular. Overseas they use potatoes for candy, but not sweet potatoes. While…
Karaoke?!
| After today’s ending ceremony was a karaoke night. It was karaoke, but… ummmm….???? Scary….
Interview 6
| Hi everyone! Today is the 6th interview. Q．Your name is? A．Matthew Q．Where are you from? A．Sydney, Australia Q．What do you like about Japan? A．1. I love Japanese 2. Japanese food…