The Kansai area in Japan The Kansai area is one of the main cultural and historical centers of Japan. It stretches over an area roughly in the midsection of the country. The main two cities are the cities of Osaka and Kyoto and offer a dazzling array of different cultural experiences. If you are traveling to Japan, a trip to the Kansai region is a must. And what better time to this that during ...

Autumn in Japan Japan has four seasons and the Japanese people are very proud of this. Within each season, there are activities which are promoted and well-loved by the general population, but autumn or fall in Japan seems to hold a dear place in people's hearts. There are many activities that are talked about and promoted in autumn including reading books, eating seasonal cuisine and fruits and...

Insects and bugs in Japan In Japan, there are four seasons and the land has a wide variety of nature, including some interesting insects and bugs – some of which are endemic species to Japan. In this blog for Japanese learners, one of the Japanese teachers Sayuri Itaya writes a particularly charming species found in her native Hokkaido. The blog teaches you some new Japanese vocabulary as well ...

Using computers for online schools One of the interesting things about teaching and learning Japanese at an online school like Japonin(JOI), is that you end up spending a lot of time in front of the computer. This can be fun and gives you a chance to be more creative in your use of computers, but also can create problems with posture and eyesight. There are many products on sale to relieve the ...

Dance in Japan Japan is not a country well-known for its dancing. There are several traditional dances that are popular around the country especially the festival dances and cultural dance performances. But it is rare for ordinary people with no training to engage in dancing as a past time. Recent times have seen an increase in the popularity of modern dances. There are numerous dance schools in...