Studying and Working in Japan - An interview with: Michael

Please tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Asahi Nihongo.
I recently graduated with a BA in international business from San Diego State University. I have been to Japan a few times, including one year in Oita as a student and three months in Fukuoka as an intern. Towards the end of my internship, the company offered me a full-time position for at least 2-5 years. I really enjoy the Japanese lifestyle and look forward to starting my career here.

What kind of internship or job do you have here in Fukuoka?
I work full-time for a trading company that imports specialty beer from around the world for sale to establishments throughout Japan.

What are you working on at the moment?
One of the main roles I play at the company is as the point of contact for international beer companies. This involves maintaining regular contact with these other companies and help resolve any issues that arise regarding orders. It is when I am able to resolve such issues that I feel most like a vital member of the team.

What is the most interesting task/experience you have had at your job/internship so far?
The most interesting task I have had thus far involved negotiating a resolution to a particularly difficult shipping and payment problem involving one of the overseas beer companies my company regularly works with. Since I was the only native English speaker in the company, I became the main point of contact and mediator between our two companies. The issue was successfully resolved to the benefit of each company.

What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of working in Japan?
For me the most rewarding aspect of having this job is the ability to live on my own, without having to be dependent on anyone else, and the fact that every day is a new adventure. Using the language and mastering Japanese business etiquette are definitely the greatest challenges I face here; I still feel like I have so much to learn.  At the moment, I am preparing for the N2 exam.

What do you want to do in the future and how does this job/internship relate to that goal?
I am still exploring long-term career options, but this current job will prepare me for any future job I may have here in Japan, or anywhere in the world. Regardless, I definitely intend to continue to pursue a career in the field of international business. At this point, I plan to remain with this company for about five years.

Do you have any advice for someone interested in finding a job/internship in Japan?
The best piece of advice I can offer to anyone who wants to work in Japan is to study Japanese as much as possible. The more you know, the better your work experience will be. It’s also important to build a network of people in your own country and Japan who may be able to help you in your job search and adjusting to your new circumstances once you are in Japan.

Studying and Working in Japan – An Interview with Simon Zhang

 An Interview with Simon Zhang

Please tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Asahi Nihongo.
My name is Simon, and I am from Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. I finished my university studies in Canada and then came to Fukuoka because I wanted to try working in a Japanese company. Asahi introduced me to do marketing at a cosmetic company, and then I spent 9 months in this beautiful city.

What kind of internship or job do you have here in Fukuoka?
I am currently working at Ritter School as an English teaching staff. I used to teach in Saitama for one whole year, but I am enjoying it here much more.

What are you working on at the moment?
I am currently studying a little Japanese on the side and organizing summer parties at Noko Island.

What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of working in Japan?
The most challenging part is definitely the language. Although foreigners learn set phrases for how to communicate at work, there will always be times when you have to learn new words and expressions on the spot. But after overcoming this challenge, it feels very rewarding because you know you can accomplish difficult tasks.

Did you take classes at Asahi Nihongo before starting the job/internship? Are you　still taking classes?
Yes, I took classes with some of the best Japanese teachers I have ever had. The quality of teaching is excellent, and teachers really care about your progress.

Do you have any advice for someone interested in studying and finding a job/internship in Japan?
‘’The sky is the limit!’’ If you find passion in what you want to do (working or studying in Japan), and you keep yourself motivated, there is no stopping you!

Studying and Working in Japan - An interview with: Katya

An interview with: Katya

Please tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Asahi Nihongo.I am from Hannover in the northern part of Germany. There I spent number of years working as a social worker and volunteering in the community. I am also a very creative person who enjoys music and art, and who carries this interest into my life here in Japan. I arrived in Fukuoka in February of this year on a one-year working-holiday visa.

What kind of internship or job do you have here in Fukuoka?
For the past couple of months I have been working part-time at a local Austrian restaurant and I am also in training to become an Assistant German Language teacher at Ritter School.

What are you working on at the moment?
At the restaurant, I spend much of my time explaining the different kinds of German foods and beers to our many Japanese customers.

In addition, although I am still in training to become a German teacher at Ritter School, I have started teaching German to Japanese students online through Skype. I actually have experience teaching German as a volunteer to immigrants in Germany for one year before I came to Japan. Although the teaching method and student needs are different here in Japan, this experience has helped give me a strong interest in teaching my native language.

What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of working in Japan?
I would say one of the most challenging aspects I have encountered so far is getting into and adjusting to the Japanese business system, as well as understanding the Japanese perspective on work and careers. Of course, using and developing one’s language skills is also a daily challenge, which is why I intend to resume taking classes as soon as possible.

Did you take classes at Asahi Nihongo before starting the job/internship? Are you
still taking classes?
Yes, I took four weeks of the intensive course. I am not taking classes at the moment, but I intend to do so in the future.

Do you have any advice for someone interested in studying and finding a job/
internship in Japan?
Most importantly be patient with yourself and don’t give up, either on learning the language or finding the right job. When you are in Japan be sure to meet as many people as possible. Make and use these types of connections, like friends, whenever possible because that is how opportunities are made or found here in Japan. This is exactly how I managed to learn about and get both of the jobs I have now.

My other main piece of advice is to expect the unexpected and be flexible because you never know what opportunities may come your way as a foreigner in this city. This can be a challenge sometimes as you plan for the future, but it’s also exciting.

Studying and Working in Japan - an interview with: Samantha Dorn

An interview with: Samantha Dorn

Please tell us a little about yourself and how you got involved with Asahi Nihongo.

I think the best way to describe myself is as an insatiable travel adventure seeker who has a passion for Japan. I graduated with a master’s in international affairs from American University last year and soon thereafter boarded a plane to Fukuoka. I have spent most of the past eight months living, studying, and now working here in this fantastic city.

What kind of job/internship do you have here in Japan?

Last year I interned for one month with an environmental NPO, Groundwork Fukuoka, which promotes environmental protection and community building in and around Fukuoka. My tasks mainly included basic office tasks, translation and blog-writing. I also had the opportunity to participate in some of their special events, each of which was a great opportunity to practice my language skills and have a very unique Japanese experience.

More recently I have been hired to teach English at Ritter School, carryout proofreading and copywriting tasks and to occasionally teach a world cooking class.

What are you working on at the moment?

At the moment, I am being trained in the specific method this school employs to teach foreign languages. I am also focused on proofreading the daily correspondence between the Asahi Nihongo staff and English speaking prospective students around the world. The school is also offering my proofreading skills to other companies in the Kyushu area. My first such client was TOTO, where I recently spent two days proofreading documents related to some of their products in development.

What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of working in Japan?

To me the most rewarding aspect of working in Japan is just being able to live here. Fukuoka is a great city and there is no better way to learn a language than to live and work in country where it is spoken. Of course, this is also one of the most challenging aspects of working in Japan; I, like so many foreigners here, am engaged in a constant effort to improve my language skills. It is extremely satisfying each time I figure out how to read another sign on the street.

Did you take classes at Asahi Nihongo before starting the job/internship? Are you still taking classes? How has this helped in your job?

Yes, I took three months of lessons (intensive course) in 2011, two months of courses online while I was back in the U.S., and another three months of lessons in 2012 (standard course) before starting this job. The teachers are great and, although I know I still have a long way to go before I am fluent, I am amazed at how much I have learned so far.

I also intend to continue to take classes while I work, although only one private class per day.  I think it's important to continue studying the language even if I have a job because it is too easy to forget the grammar and there is always more to learn.

Do you have any advice for someone interested in studying and finding a job/internship in Japan?

My advice would be to plan to spend sometime taking classes in Japan before starting any internship or job. This will help you adjust to the culture and speaking Japanese on a daily basis, regardless of your language level.

International Party

Today we had our monthly international party.
While eating delicious food Japanese, German and English students got the chance to use the skills they learned during their lessons and also make new friends.

Everyone had a lot of fun and after the party ended continued their talk at the next location.
Thank you for coming everyone!

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on our Japanese Summer Quadmester
Book now and pay only 200 000 Yen instead of 362 000 Yen
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Hanami Party!

On the 31st of March we had our Hanami Party and many students joined us. The weather report said that the 31st of March will be a rainy day, but the weather was nice! The cherry tree was almost in full bloom.!☆

 We had a quiz and a rock, paper, scissors game. It was a good time and all the students had fun☆

Please click http://goo.gl/Jbkns for more pictures on our facebook page!☆　

City tour on 19th March

Hello! I'm an internship student, Manami Yamashita.
On 19th March we made the Fukuoka city tour with our new student Oscar who arrived two days ago.
We walked to a shrine next to the school.

 After that, we visited the 100yen-shop, and found many interesting goods!
We looked for manga in the JUNKUDOU and took picture of cherry blossoms at KEGO shrine.
It was so funny that we prolonged the time scheduled!
There are nice places not only for shopping but also for many other purposes in Tenjin!

Let's join TANDEM partner!

Do you know TANDEM system? TANDEM is a free language exchange system at Asahi Nihongo School. Two people from different native languages (Japanese, German, English) will be able to meet at their most suitable time and exchange languages in the comfort of a restaurant, bar, or favorite shop. You can learn and practice your desired language in a more relaxed and casual atmosphere. That was way I interviewed Natalie-San and Aya-San who are TANDEM partners.

Natalie-San (German) 

Q: Why did you register at TANDEM?

Natalie-San: Because I want to make more Japanese friends!

Q: How many TANDEM partners do you have?

Natalie-San: Two Japanese TANDEM partners.

Q: What are the benefits of our TANDEM system?

Natalie-San: We can enjoy, learn and practice different languages.

Q: What do you usually do with your TANDEM partner?

Natalie-San: We often meet and eat out. For example, we went to Dazaifu last weekend and we will go to see a baseball at the Fukuoka Dome.

Q: Do you have any comments?

Natalie-San: Yes, I am living a full life, thanks to my TANDEM partner!

Aya-San (Japanese)

Q: Why did you register at TANDEM?

Aya-san: Because I want to make more German friends and practice German.

Q: How many TANDEM partners do you have?

Aya-san: I only have Natalie-San now, but my last partner was also German.

Q:What are the benefits of TANDEM system?

Aya-san: I have more chance to practice and learn German in a relaxed environment. So I am very eager to study the language and become fluent.

Q: What do you usually do with your TANDEM partner?

Aya-san: We usually go out and eat, and my partner has been teaching me German culture, habits, gestures, and many other useful things. I feel more confident understanding her interesting culture. We can also discuss the difference of our cultures and share many anecdotes and stories.

Q: Do you habe any comments?

Aya-san: Before, I felt limited about my learning options. But now I have many more opportunities to study German. Thanks Asahi Nihongo!

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Natalie-San and Aya-San answered very happily. A certain student makes a foreign friend by this system. And also now, the student still keep in touch with a foreign friend. Let's join TANDEM system and make new friends!!

Interview about accommodations!

Asahi Nihongo School offers various accommodations to our students for a comfortable stay in Fukuoka. There are accommodations to suit your wishes. Now, I interviewed Asahi Nihongo students who live in Fukuoka. They are living in various accommodations.

Homestay  Katja-San
 I am staying with a host family. My host family is very kind, so I feel like a real family member. We often go out on weekends and cook Japanese foods (ex. Chanpon, Tempura) together as family. Of course, I can practice Japanese with this homestay. And I have the privacy of my single room.
 
Flat share  Natalie-San
 The rent is very economical because I am sharing our room with Samantha. Our room is located in the center of Fukuoka and easy to reach by public transportation. And flat share is freer than a homestay. For example there is no curfew and we can cook freely. I can spend pleasant times there because of my roommate.

Dormitory  Wells-San
 I am staying at Geshuku Tomo. It is a Japanese traditional style dormitory. The landlady is very kind and the food that she cooks is so delicious! I can come and go freely because there is no curfew. There is a comfortable tatami room for one person in dormitory. So I can manage a bit of privacy.
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Thank you for answering my interview! Everyone is enjoying yourself with each accommodation.Please refer to their answer and choose the accommodation which suited your hope.

Let's Tea ceremony!

Look at these beautiful women who wore the "Kimono"! This photo is a state of Tea ceremony activity.Thea ceremony is a Japanese cultural tradition for over 400 yeas. First, the student wear "Kimono" which is a professional Japanese dress. Kimono is designed of various beautiful patterns. Next, the teacher of Japanese tea ceremony instructs how to blend tea and drink it. Students also blend the tea.

This is Japanese teacakes and suit Japanese tee. Of course, we can also eat this. Let's experience the tradition of Japan together!

Next tea ceremony activity:April 17th (Tue) 17:00~20:00

Please bring a white T-shirt or camisole and white socks.

Let's try Karate!

So cool!!This photo is the state of Karate.

Karate is a Japanese martial art which developed since the fifteenth century. It spread from Okinawa to the world after World War Ⅱ, and it is a global sport now. Moreover, Karate is a martial art which women can acquire. Recently, the women who learn Karate as the art of self-defense have been increasing in number. Of course, men can become a strong and cool guy!

Karate activity of this school is held at Akasaka Dojo. There are many Japanese students because this Dojo is well-equipped. Theachers of this Dojo instruct us in the basic movements. And it is a good chance to practice Japanese while you experienc the tradicional Japanese martial art. The application deadline of this activity is March 26th (Mon)!

Let's try Karate together and become healthy and strongly!!

Next Karate Activity:March 27th (Tue) 17:15-19:30

Please bring cimfortable clothing!

Sakura Party

Spring is the most beautiful  season in Japan! Cherry blossom is called "Sakura" in Japan.From the end of March to middle of April, Sakura blooms all over Japan. While looking at it in the park, we eat, drink and enjoy.And we play games together with Ritter school students. You can practice Japanese, and enjoy the party.Hanami party will hold at Maidzuru park which is famous for its Sakura.Every Spring, thousands of Sakura blooms at it.Thousands of it blooms there in spring every year.

The application deadline of this activity is March 23(Fri)!!
Let's enjoy international Hanami party together, and feel a wonderful spring of Japan!

Hanami party: March 31th (Sat) 12:30-16:00

Japanese Summer Quadmester

This course is suitable for people who never or only little studied Japanese previously and want to reach a level, where you can deal with predictable day-to-day activities and manage this simple interactions of daily life both commercial and social. The cost of living is high in Japan. So we recommend our students to come with a working holiday visa an find a part time job, to reduce the burden of the cost of everyday expenses, You can also make new friends while you do a part time job and get a better understanding, how the Japanese system works. Asahi Nihongo informs students about part time jobs, visa and others.

>> Click here for more information: http://www.japanese-school-asahi.com/en/japanese-language-courses/seasonal-courses/525-japanese-summer-quadmester

★Join our International Party!★

Hello!I am Saki Kusumoto who is  an internship student.There are many attractive activities in Asahi Nihongo.This time, I introduce one of it!

★International Party★

Would you like to make foreign friends?

The international party is the optimal event for it!The party opens the first Friday of every month.Lots of people from different countries come, and Ritter school students join too.We enjoy talking, eating, and socializing together.The party is a good chance to try out your Japanese skills!

Moreover, we prepare a lot of delicious Japanese food.Have you ever eaten “Okonomiyaki”? This is a typical Japanese dish and tastes good!

Why don’t you join our International parties?Let’s eat, enjoy and talk together!

▼ Next party: May 11th 2012
▼Link: Asahi Nihongo HP /Photo / Movie

Thanks!!



Nice to meet you!

 My name is Manami Yamashita, I am starting an internship from today. I study Education sciences at the department of Education in Kyushu University and I am a sophomore. I am from Nagasaki but I live in Hakozaki now. I have been working as a part time cashier at  shopping center for about 9 months.
I am interested in this company because of their English conversation lessons and international exchange programs. I have been studying English at school so far, however I'm not good at listening or speaking. We don't have much opportunity to meet foreign people, but i will do my best to communicate in English.I want to make this internship effective for me during these 3 weeks, so I will learn my job fast. University's classes and my part-time-job occupy my life at this moment, nonetheless I want to study English and computer skills so i can use them in my future job hunting next term.
 Looking forward to working with you. 

Hello! My name is Saki Kusumoto!

Hello! Nice to meet you.My name is Saki Kusumoto and I am a student in Kurume University.
I was born in Kitakyushu. Now I live near my University.Tonkotsu-Ramen in Kurume is very delicious.you should eat it when you come to Kurume!I am majoring in international culture at Kurume University, because I want to live abroad,Last Summer,I went to Germany for one month.I could not speak German well, but now I am studying it every day, because I want to live there.My hobby is taking pictures.I usually walk around and take pictures.These days, I am trying hiking.I want to climb Mt. Fuji this year!You should see the night view of Mt. Sarakura.I would like to do my best here for the next three weeks,learn English and German, and obtain new job skills for my future.Thanks!

Hello! My name is Sayaka Ishida.

 Hello! My name is Sayaka Ishida. I am from Kagoshima. I am a student at Fukuoka Jogakuin Junior College. I like riding my bicycle. When I find new things, I feel happy and want to look for more. Recently, I am interested in watching movies and dramas at home. I especially like Korean drama.I like to eat japanese food very much and I eat a lot. Delicious food makes me happy.
I will work as an intern in Asahi Nihongo School for three weeks. I want to learn new things that will help me in the future.I feel happy because, I am in a good working environment and I can use English every day.

Internship Report Juliane Henning-san

During my Internship at Quantize from November 2011 until February 2012 I learned a lot and had a

lot of fun. It also gave me some ideas about what I want to do in the future.Quantize is an haute couture fashion label that is quite famous in Fukuoka. The designer Nobuko.Nakamura creates wedding dresses and ready-to-wear-lines that are very special, because of th typical Quantize print. There is a history behind every piece, because the print was created by a Japanese artist from Kagoshima, which also is the hometown of Quantize designer Nobuko and manager Kiharu.
I learned a lot about fashion and the way a fashion label works. There is a lot work behind all the shows and presentations and because I was working in the PR section I got a look behind the curtains, which was really interesting. My tasks were organizing, blogging and helping out with several things. I spent a lot of time working on the Quantize Fukuoka blogs and also created a Quantize Germany blog to promote the label in
Germany for the coming fashion exhibition in Berlin. Working at Quantize was so much fun, I really had an amazing time and I really enjoyed my work! Nobuko and Kiharu are really nice people and working with them is great! The whole internship was a very good experience for me, because I felt fully accepted in the company and was allowed to work very freely.
I’m really looking forward to seeing Quantize in Berlin and keeping in touch!

Hello!

Hello. I am indebted to the internship from program. My name is Kazuko Matsunaga. I am a second grader of Kyushu Women's University.
My eyes are my charming feature. My eyes become thin when laughing, but round usually.
At the university, I am majoring in psychology. I belong to two clubs. One is about history, and the other about animals. About history club: I went for summer vacation in Osaka and Kyoto at the historical club. Then, it saw and toured castles and temples. I am going to go to Hagi of the Yamaguchi prefecture in March. About the animal club: I went for summer vacation to the Marine World, and looked at and toured around the marine animals. I am going to go to Safari park and Umitamago of Oita prefecture in April.
My hobbies are making sweets and netsurfing. About making sweets, I made chocolate brownies St Valentine's Day this year. My favorite sweets are also chocolate brownies. But making brownies is my favorite. I enjoy netsurfing. I like seeing makeup and clothes-related sites in netsurfing very much. I sometimes refer to the contents seen on the Internet or a magazine, and go shopping. My favorite color is light blue. The contents of my pencil box are full of light-blue stationery. Regrettably, light-blue clothes do not suit me.
I would like to do my best working as hard as possible, I have difficult feeling confidence with foreign languages.

My trep to NAGASAKI!

Hello, I'm Ai.
Nice to meet you.
I'm a member of JAT2012. JAT means Japanese Assistant Teater at Tasmania, Australia.I'll go there from 17th March.I write Japanese blog after reaching Tasmania, but I'm going to write English blog before that.
Satomi-san writes like this blog before and I will take over it from her.If you have a chance to visit this Website, see and enjoy my blogs!I went to Nagasaki on February 10th.
First, I visited GLOVER GARDEN.

Many Western houses in the city were moved to Minami-Yamate, and Glover Garden was born. Since then, Glover Garden has remained a much-loved major tourist attraction in Nagasaki.Especially, this is a Glover house. Mr.Glover was a great trader at Japanese Edo and Meiji period.Secondly, I went to Chinese street and I ate SARA UDON there.That's very delicious and I was full up.

This store is a street like CHINA.Nagasaki has a lot of aspect like CHINA and HOLLAND.
That's why Nagasaki was a only Japan's port in the old days.So there are many foreign culture.
Lastly, I visited Atomic bomb museum and Peace Park.

That statue is a HEIWA-KINEN-ZOU(Peace memoral statue).Right hand indicate the threat of Atomic bomb and left had indicate Peace and Nagasaki's future.Many people pray world peace every tear on 9th August.Don't happen like this tragedy in the world.I visited many place a day, but there a lot of oher places I have to go.Nagasaki also has delicious foods like KASUTERA(sponge cake).I can't tell all NAGASAKI's charm here.Best thins is visiting by yourself!I want introduce Japan again.See you.

I enjoyed DAZAIFU very much!

Hello!I'm Ai.I want to introduce the shrine DAZAIFU shrine.

This is very famous shrine in Fukuoka.I know not only Japanese but also foreigners visit there.So this shraine is good place to visit.DAZAIFU shrine is famous for study succes because a person enshrine here was a genius man.A lot of examinee visit there to pass their exam.

I paid 100 yen to get a Omikuji.This Omikuji involves fortune telling using written fortunes.
This show I'll spend best times in this year!I'm very happy to look at this written things.But I visited there to enjoy little different purpose with other people in this time.Of course there is famous for great shrine, but there are many nice foods.

This is Ramen. I heard many foreigners loves this one.This house's ramen was the best among Kyusyu.
I often visit here with my family.There are many delicious foods in DAZAIFU more.I ate very nice taste hunberger, rice cake, rice cracker "SENBEI" and so on.I enjoyed to eat some foods ther very much.
This time, I went to DAZAIFU with my little sister.DAIFU is very memorial place for me because I visit there with my family every year.I am going to leave my family from next month.So I enjoyed there,but I felt lonely little in the other hand.
Lastly, I want to introduce about this picture.

This is ceremonial dolls in a cage.These dolls are Hina dolls.Aset of hina dolls usually consists of at least 15 dolls and the doll-stand is built in five or seven tiers and is covered with a bright red cloth.This is a festival for celebrating girls' growth and good health.Many places aroound Japan display these doll-stand.If you have a chance to visit Japan in this season, you can see this festival.Hina-matsuri is held on March 3rd.
I want to introduce Japanese customs more.See you next time!I do appreciate your reading.

Hello!

Hello everyone!My name is Chisato Kabasima. I will work here as an intern for two weeks. I am a student at Fukuoka University.My hobby is to listening music and restaurant hopping.I like the music of Kanjanieito. They are so smart and their music is positive and encourages people.  I am also encouraged.I also like eating, especially sweet things and chocolate.
My dream is to travel around the world. I would like to go around the world and to experience various cultures.I would like to experience all that I can here with hard work in this internship. Thank you!

Thank you for your cooperation

Almost 1 year has passed since from the earthquake of the northeast Pacific Ocean on March 11, 2011.
Many of your warm feelings were gathered into the donation bottle, which was placed at the school after that disaster.We sent the contribution to the Japanese Red Cross Society this time as well. This time the donation was 1992 yen and the total sum is 12,012 yen.
We saw many students from overseas including the students from Tasmania put their money into the donation bottle. Thank you for your co-operation.Although it's limited what we can do, we still wish people in disaster-stricken areas would run the normal life with smile as soon as possible.
We appreciate you put any small change you have in there. Every little bit counts!

Activity Schedule!!

Manga Activity

Date: 14th Feb(Tue)/ Time: 18:00-20:00 / Fee:2,000yen

Place: Asahi Nihongo / Deadline Date: 7th Feb(Tue)

Ikebana(Flower arrangement)

Date: 15th Feb(Wed)/ Time:16:30-18:00/ Fee:2,500 Yen

Place:Asahi Nihongo/ Deadline: 7th Feb(Tue)

Origami

Date: 16th Feb(Thu) / Time 16:30-18:00 / Fee: 500yen

Place: Asahi Nihongo / Deadline: 14th Feb(Tue)

Manga Activity!

We had a Manga Activity on the 30th January.
Five persons who are the high school student of Tasmania, participated in a Manga Activity.
They are interested in a Manga, and they were hearing the lecture seriously.

They were drawing the favorite character with receiving the advice of the Manga teacher.

They were drawing a Manga happily!
We offer the Tea Ceremony once a month.
If you want more detail, please click to this link: http://www.japanese-school-asahi.com/en/activities-and-events/269-cultural-activities-manga-drawing

Tea Ceremony!

We had a Tea Ceremony on the 25th of January!At first students changed the cloths to a Yukata.The yukata suited them very well！

Next, students made Japanese tea. The teacher of Japanese Tea Ceremony gave a demonstration to the students. And taught them how to drink the tea.

Students were making tea happily and seriously.

We offer the Tea Ceremony once a month.If you want more detail, please click to this link: http://www.japanese-school-asahi.com/en/activities-and-events/272-cultural-activities-tea-ceremony