NHK TV Japan's national public broadcasting organization is called the NHK, which stands for Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai. NHK has two TV channels on the terrestrial TV and 2 satellite television services as well as several radio programs. One of the best known shows by the broadcasting organization is the 'Kōhaku Uta Gassen' or the Red and White Show. And in this blog by Sakude sensei, she shares her's a...

Rice in Asian cuisine Rice is the staple food of most Asian countries. In fact 90% of rice is grown in Asia. China, India and Pakistan make up over 70% of the cultivating amount, and the remaining 30% is grown in Thailand, Japan and Indonesia. In this blog by Yatabe sensei, she gives us a general introduction to rice in Japan. Read this blog for Japanese learners, and listen to the video which ...

Sweet sake One of the oldest known drinks in Japanese history is Amazake. It was mentioned in The Chronicles of Japan which date back to the year 720. It is made of fermented rice and koji which is a used throughout Asia to make alcoholic beverages and various cuisine recipes. In this blog, Inamoto sensei finds herself with a large amount of it ! How does she use it ? Read more and find out ! ...

Tahitian Dance In Japan, there are many dance classes and hobby circles. Many Japanese people study how to dance the island dances of Tahiti and also Hawaiian Hula. There are several groups and classes all over the country and they often put on shows and exhibitions. One of the Japonin(JOI) Japanese language teachers, Murahara sensei takes classes in Tahitian dance. It is a graceful dance and wo...

Japanese Origami Japanese origami is a pastime that began in the 17th Century during the Edo period in Japanese history. It generally involves folding square paper into various intricate designs. Perhaps the best known of these is the Japanese paper crane, which plays a significant role in various areas of Japanese life. Kinoi sensei, is a Japanese teacher at Japonin(JOI) online school. She love...