Activity

We introduce the school activities of this week.

May 31 (Mon) 16:30~17:30 Jogging and Walking(Ohori Park)
June 02 (Wed) 13:00~19:00 Marin Sports
June 03 (Thu) 18:00~20:00 Karate Class
June 04 (Fri) 16:30~17:30 Cafe

Please fill out your application form and give it to the front-desk.

International Summer Camp 2010

Join the International Summer Camp in Joyo (上陽町), a small mountainous town situated in southern Fukuoka.
The aim of this camp is to bring together people from different countries to exchange languages and cultures. There will be various fun activities every day for both Japanese and foreign participants. Activities include helping with preparations for a Japanese festival, Japanese cooking, River activities, Japanese craft work and more....
You will be cooperating with other participants to prepare meals and activities. For our Japanese participants, this is a great opportunity to teach foreigners about your culture. (Details)

Summer Camp Outline
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Dates/Place: Aug 14 (Sat)- 17 (Tue) in Yame.
Meeting Time/Place: Aug 14 (Sat) 09 am ( Asahi Nihongo)
Return Time/Place: Aug 17 (Tue) around 09 am at Joyo
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price (over 12 y.o.): 4days/3 nights 18000 Yen
Price (under 12 y.o.): 4days/3 nights 6000 Yen
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by parents
- Price includes all activities, culture lessons, accommodation, 2 meals a day, transportation from accommodation to activity places.

begin, about 3-6 players stand in a line.

Every player has a lemonade bin in his or her hand.

After the start command from the game leader each player race to drink the limonade the fastest.

Program

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Aug 14 (Sat) - Arrival, Yame Tour, Hoshino Mura Festival
Aug 15 (Son) - "Nagashi Sōmen" (流しそうめん flowing noodles), Mud bath at Warabekan, Bamboo Rice Cooking, BBQ Party
Aug 16 (Mon) - Tire-River-Race, Language Exchange, Tee Ceremony, Lantern Festival
Aug 17 (Tue) - Cleaning, Departure

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Do you know Doraemon?

My favorite Japanese comic character is Doraemon. Doraemon looks like a cat and his ears were nibbled off by a robot mouse, so he doesn't like mouses. He is sended from the future to aid the fool Nobita, whose daily life is always a challenge^^ Doraemon has a special pocket called "Yojigen-Poketto" or four dimensional pocket with lots of space for technical toys. I like the "door toy" that opens up to any place the user wishes. Doraemon is very famous in Japan like Micky Mouse in the western world^^

Waterfall Training

fresh and healthy for the body and the mind

You may have only seen pictures of waterfall training and wonder what it feels like.
We luckily found a waterfall in Sasaguri to enjoy this unique experience. Besides the spiritual peace and the extremely cold water taking your breath away, you will learn what makes up a great water fall workout. So everybody is invited to experience this rare form of training.

Yourou no Taki (養老の滝)
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Date: Jun. 10th , (Thursday)
Price: 3000 Yen
Age: from 16 years
Fee includes:
Transportation an a present for the priest at the Yourou Waterfall
Please prepare:
a towel, a white T-shirt and swimming wear

Program
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13:00 Gather at Asahi Nihongo
14:00 Arrival at the Yourou Waterfall
Start Training
16:00 Leave for Fukuoka
17:00 Come back to school

Japanese Festival Culture Course

Come and join us for the most exciting, interesting, and educational Japanese course while learning about the Yamakasa festival. This is one of the most exciting and important events in Hakata. Several beautiful Kazariyamas (decorative portable shrines and floats) are built and are spread over several parts of the city in a two week period.

In this special course you will learn: - Local customs and traditions of the Yamakasa festival. - In addition to your 5 free cultural activities and 2 free events, you can also book optional activities such as Dazaifu Tour, Hot Spring, Karaoke, Japanese movies night, Marine Sports, Manga drawing and more! Summary Date: Jul. 5th , (Mon) ～Jul. 30th, 2010 (Fri) Price: 123,000 Yen（4 weeks = 72 lessons） Level: Beginner ～ Advanced Fee includes: 4 Japanese Language Group Lessons per day, 2 Japanese Language Tutorials per month, Textbook and Copies, Lunch box on the first day, Welcome Party, Sayonara Party ★　BBQ Party at Pantai Bagus, Omikoshi in Yame ★　Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Karate, Aritayaki, Origami Procedure: Mon – Fri 4 Japanese Language Group Lessons a day, Saturdays 15:00 – 16:00 Free Japanese Lessons 05/07 (Mon) Orientation and level check test, City Guide, 09/07 (Fri) Welcome Party 10/07 (Sat) Dazaifu Tour 15/07(Thu) Yamakasa in Nakasu (3:30 am – 8:30 am) 15/07(Thu) Omikoshi in Yame 19/07(Mon) BBQ Party at Pantai Bagus (No School) 30/07 (Fri) Sayonara Party. PDF Calendar

Skype Student

(Canice-san (lefet) and his friend)

We had a surprise visitor, who is one of Skype students at Asahi Nihongo. He is Canice-san from
Singapore. We only know him through internet. We didn't know he was in Japan and moreover he
would visit us with his friend, either. He was on a trip in Japan for holiday and came in Fukuoka in
order to see his Skype teacher and us at Asahi Nihongo.
How nice to visit us!

Thank you for coming to see us, Canice-san. We hope you enjoyed your trip in Japan.

Male character gets female in Japan

Yesterday I talked with my friends from Germany via Skype. I was so proud to tell them about life in Japan and sended a link of the last Asahi Nihongo Blogs I wrote. Suddenly they laughed about the last four Blogs. "Mike, what happened with you, you really got female" they said. "You're writing about ladie's topics like soap, washing and cute cats". I think they're right. Since my arrival here I just talked with female Japanese teachers during lesson time. They pronounces all words very softly. So maybe I adapted my soft Japanese to my character. Oh no!!!!

2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer South Africa!

TV crew came to Asahi Nihongo yesterday for interviewing World Cup Soccer to the students.
The interviewees are Joe-san from Netherlands and Toke-san and Marie-san from Denmark. You can easily guess, can't you? Because Japanese team are going to play a match against Netherlands and Denmark at the 1st stage.
They asked them what will be the score against Japan, why you think so, how far your team goes and etc. It took about 10 minutes for each team. Joe-san told us that he was nervous at the interview and it would be strange to see himself on TV on Sat.

Let's see how they are on TV! We cannot wait!

ON AIR: May 29 (Sat.) from 17:00~ at TNC (local broadcast in Kyushu area)

Going to a Dentist in Japan....

Have you ever been to a dentist in Japan?
Some of our students are kind of afraid going to a dentist in Japan.
The same was me until last week.
A friend refereed me to the Akasaka Dental Office Clinic.

The dentist and staff at this clinic were much more friendly
and gentle, as dentists I have met back in Germany.
The staff was very professional.
I ask for permission to take some pictures.
Please enjoy the pictures and if you have a hurting tooth, just go to the Akasaka Dental Office.

Interview

Today's interviewee is Toke-san from Odense in Denmark.
Odense is famous for Andersen of children's books author.

-Why do you study Japanese?
●I like watching animation, such as 'Naruto' 'One Piece' and etc. through internet. I want to be able to listen in Japanese without subtitle.

-Do you communicate with your home stay family?
●Yes, we talk about daily stuff and sometimes I watch Japanese TV with them.

-What do you like to do during staying in Fukuoka?
●I go out with my girl friend or friends. Last weekend I went to the cosplay event called 'Comic City Fukuoka' at Fukuoka Dome with my friends. Many people play dressed-up like Manga or animation
character. It was fun.

-Will you let us know your recommended place or shops?
●I like 'Ramen Stadium' at Canal City and a ramen restaurant in Ohashi, where you can eat 'Yaki ramen' (ramen without soup).

-What do you dislike during staying in Fukuoka?
●Well....What do you call fermented beans...'Natto'! I don't like Natto!

Thank you Toke-san for the interview. Most of all students dislike 'Natto'. When you like 'Natto', you
can grasp quintessence of Japanese food...maybe...!

Stand up Paddeling Board on every Tursday

Enjoy the sea and wind in Fukuoka and

try Stand up Paddling Board .

Paddle surfing comes from Hawaii and

is called Hoe he'e nalu in the Hawaiian language.

It's a good exercise for your body balance and

a good chance to realease all stress.

Have fun and join!

Date: May 30th (Sun)

Time: 10:00-11:00

Activity

We introduce you our school activities of this week.

May 24 (Mon) 16:30~17:30 Running and Walking(Ohori Park)
May 26 (Wed) 13:00~19:00 Marin Sports
May 27 (Thu) 18:00~20:00 Karate Class
May 28 (Fri) 16:30~17:30 Cafe
May 29 (Sat) 10:00~12:00 Kids Windsurfing Class
May 30 (Sun) 10:00~11:00 Stand-up Paddling Board

Please fill out your application form and give it to the front-desk.

Washing in Japan is a challlenge^^

Sometimes I feel like a prehistoric man in the world. In a different culture everyday's things become suddenly the most difficult problem-like washing clothes! Yesterday I bought a new Japanese washing machine, actually the best and most expensive one. First it seemed as normal, I put all my clothes into the machine. But than I couldn't found the small box for the powder and softener. I guessed this must be a mistake...and went back to the shop. I was really angry. But the shop owner just laughed and explained that usually there aren't any boxes in Japanese washing machines. You have to put it directly in the clothes...I really didn't know that. Embarrissing^^

Students from University of Tasmania

We had over 20 students from University of Tasmania in Australia last Nov. as part of the curriculum at the university. We received inquiries for this year and hold correspondence with them. We had good news that some of students want to come again this year because they said that they had a very good time here. In addition the students who participated this program before gave a good responses so the university side say the numbers of students beyond the expectation will apply for the program.
Thank you for the nice message to us and we look forward to seeing you this year as well.

Kirei Kirei^^

Yesterday I went to a Conbini to buy simple handsoap...I decided to choose "Kirei Kirei" to become "beautiful beautiful" ...When I opened the soap I recognized a seperate applicator. That applicator makes using it very unique because soap becomes a form of a little star. I think it reflects exactly the Japanese lifestyle. The goal or spirit of Japanese life is the aesthetic way you are doing things, you have to do it beautiful or "Kirei Kirei" for example by a special soap applicator^^.

Interview

Today's interviewee is Ali-san. He is a water sports instructor for swimming, wake-board, wind surfing, water skiing and etc.

-Where are you from?
●I'm from Male in Maldives.

-Why do you study Japanese?
●I must learn Japanese. It's important for me to work here in Japan and also in Male. When I explain the instruction for water sports activities to the Japanese tourists I need to speak Japanese. I have another reason because my wife is Japanese so I'd like to communicate with her parents in Japanese.

-How do you feel about the lessons at Asahi Nihongo?
●It's good! Before I came to this school I know nothing but now my Japanese is becoming better.

-Do you study at home?
●Yes, I review what I learned and study writing Japanese charactors and reading at my own pace.

He always comes to school 30 minutes before the class stars and he is very enthusiastic about studying.

Origami Class on Thursday

Did you ever try to transform a flat sheet into a finished sculpture, like a frog or a crane?Than come an join our famous Origami Class on Thursday. Origami is a traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding through a special technique you will learn. It's a good chance to release your stress!!! Please join^^

Date: 20th May(Thu)
Time: 18:00-19:30
Place: Asahi Nihongo School

Activity

Activity
We introduce the school activities of this week.

May 17 (Mon) 16:00~17:00 Running and Walking(Ohori Park)
May 18 (Tue) 18:00~20:00 Manga Class
May 19 (Wed) 16:30~18:00 Flower Arrangement
May 20 (Thu) 18:00~19:30 Origami Class
May 21 (Fri) 17:30~19:30 Karata
May 22 (Sat) 10:00~15:30 Dazaifu Tour

Please fill out your application form and give it to the front-desk.

Ohio goes Eye muss^^

My first Japanese lesson was very fun. In my class there joint also Matthew from Ohio, USA. It was also his first time in Japan. When our teacher entered the classroom she greeted us friendly by "Ohayoo gozaimasu". Suddenly Matthew got shocked. "What kind of chaos happened in Ohio?" I explained him that she was just greeting...but for Matthew it sounded like a bad message from hometown. Everybody laughed. I think Matthew would never forget the new vocabulary^^

"Are there any places that we can use Japanese besides at school?"

The theme of this summer is: “Let’s jump out of the Classroom and have an International Interaction!”

The Sunlight is becoming stronger and it is getting warmer everyday, it feels like summer. How have you been doing these days?

Asahi Nihongo has been planning several events for the summer that all of you can enjoy. 　Sometimes we have a question from our students at Asahi Nihongo, who learn Japanese
"Are there any places that we can use Japanese besides at school?" 　
I think the sea of Fukuoka is beautiful and it will soon be summer, also I think it’s going to be fun to have events including marine sports and to be able to enjoy them simply because it is summer.

I want to make opportunities where the students jump out of a classroom, use words which they learnt at their lessons, and the phrases that are simple and are used on the daily basis in Japanese while doing marine sports.

For this summer season, we have created many activities, where you can enjoy marine sports every Wednesdays and Sundays. The fees for these activities will include transportation and the equipment such as windsurf boards, surfboards or paddling boards to use at the beach.

If you are not the marine sport’s type of person, we also have the International BBQ Party on Monday, July 19th. There will also be a Summer Camp from August 14th to the 16th in Yame-city. At this camp you can go for a swim in the river, learn the traditional Japanese rice cooking with bamboo, and experience how to make tea, or participate in the village’s festival and more. There are many attractive activities included on this event. For the children we offer kids` windsurfing classes in Fukuma beach in the morning on Saturdays.

Of course, we also offer activities for the international exchange such as Jogging & Walking, DVD watching, Karate Class, Fukuoka-Japanese Club (Japanese free lessons) on a fixed day every week as usual and our renown International Parties once a month, so please take advantage and mingle a lot using Japanese.

I would like to arrange many opportunities for our students to use and practice their new language abilities by learning outside the classroom in this summer.
Let's all have a great season and enjoy an international exchange in nature together!

Thank you for visiting us!

Marno-san and his girlfriend came to see us. Marno-san finished his Japanese course last month.
After that he traveled in Japan with his girlfriend for about 2 weeks. We know he studied well and enjoyed Fukuoka life well. So as his trip in Japan. Before they go back to Germany, they stopped by to say hello to us. It was a good surprise to see them.

Thank you Marno-san for visiting us and the nice sweets presents. We look forward to seeing you again at Asahi Nihongo!

Thank you for the nice post card.

We received a post card from James-san today. The post card is from the city called Martin in Slovakia. He was a student at Asahi before.　 He's been travelling over the world and sends us a card time to time. It's nice to hear from you, James-san. All Asahi Nihongo staff say 'Hello and Have a nice trip!' to you.

Do you know Maneki Neko?

When I walk through the streets of Fukuoka I always recognize that sweet beckoning little cats in front of shops or restaurants. These cats are called "Maneki Neko" and they are a common Japanese sculpture. Maneki Neko promises luck and lots of customers by holding up the left palm. Holding up the right palm symbolizes prosperity and money. I really need a cat beckoning by left and right palm^^

International BBQ Party 2010

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Come and join our BBQ Party at the Fukuma Beach! Enjoy the food, drinks and beach. BBQ’s are very famous for enjoying the hot Summer of Japan. We have lots of games together with International students.


Party Outline
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Date: Monday July 19th, 2010
Time:14:00-18:00 Fukuma Beach (Please come to the school at 12:30 if you don’t know the place)
Place: PANTAI BAGUS Fukuma Beach
Fee: Free (BYO - Please bring your own food and drinks).
Contact: Yuki Minami (Please call Yuki by Friday, th16th of July 2010)


Program
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14:00 Greetings
14:05 Staff introduction
15:40 Kendama (Ring and Pin) Game
16:00 Fast Drinking Game (ラムネ早飲み大会)
16:15 Rock -Scissors-Paper
18:00 Group Picture

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Interview

We interviewed Joe-san from Den Haag in Netherlands. He has laid-back atmosphere and he answered all questions in Japanese.

-What do you usually do after school? Is there any place that you recommend?
●I sometimes watch Japanese drama by DVD. I like Ohori Park where you can raw a boat with oars, which is fun. I also like Fukuoka City Museum where you can see 'Kinin' (Golden Bull).

-How do you feel your Japanese has improved since you came to 'Asahi Nihongo' ?
●I feel my Japanese becomes more natural and listening has improved a lot. When I speak Japanese I feel more relaxed than before.

-We know you've applied for an internship. Why are you interested in the internship program?
●I think it's not enough to learn the language only at school. You can study and speak at the certain level there but if you live there and have native friends, you can feel true life through the language. Moreover I know the words, phrases and attitude are different between daily life conversation and working situation. Not only living in Japan but working I think I can experience real Japan through the language.

-What would you like to be in future?
●I'd like to get an international diplomatic job.

He speaks Dutch, German, English, Chinese and Japanese. I'm impressed it's because he can speak many languages but he studies deeply including the each culture and background. It was nice talking with you, Joe-san! Thank you and sorry for my English translation mistakes if you find.

Japanese Long Term Course

This course is designed for people who want to study Japanese for a longer period of time in Japan. After completing this course, you will be prepared for study at a university or college in Japan. The long-term course is a combination of a standard course at Asahi Nihongo and a pre-college course at our partner school. During your time at Asahi Nihongo, we will support and help you with the translation and compilation of documents necessary for the application of a pre-college visa. >>> more Details >>> Flyer in English >>> Flyer in German

Benefits:
- Support and guidance from the Asahi Nihongo staff
- Professional translation of your documents
- Use the waiting time for the pre-college visa to begin learning Japanese
- Stay flexible
- You can also work with a pre-college visa in Japan

Summary
Course Start: Every first Monday of the month
Number of hours per week: 20 group lessons
Price: Standard course: First two months 259 000 yen /
Each additional month 139 000 yen
Pre-college visa course: 1 year 770 000 yen
Number of students: Standard course: 2 -7 students per class
Pre-college visa course: 10 to 20 students per class
Levels: Beginner to advanced

Procedure:
You travel for the first months (maximum 6 months) as a tourist to Japan. During this time, you participate in our standard courses and meanwhile, we help you with the application for a pre-college visa, which also allows you to work in Japan

Conditions:
- Valid passport
- General qualification for university entrance (high school diploma, A-levels, etc.)
- Health insurance
- Accommodation
- Sufficient funds

Fukuoka Tour on Saturday

Did you ever experience a strong earthquake in Japan? What do you do in fire situation? On our tour you have the chance to feel this situation under real circumstances at Fukuoka Disaster Prevention Center. Moreover you will see the beautiful side of Fukuoka with its most important sightseeing points. Have fun !!!

Date: May 15th (Sat)
Time: 09:45-16:00
Meeting point: Asahi Nihongo School

Activity

We have International Party and other activities as follows.
Please check and join our activities!

May 11 (Tue) 17:00~20:00 Tea Ceremony
May 12 (Wed) 18:00~19:30 Aritayaki
May 13 (Thu) 16:15~17:15 Calligraphy
May 14 (Fri) 18:00~20:00 International Party
May 15 (Sat) 09:45~16:00 Fukuoka Tour
May 17 (Mon) 16:007:00 Running and Walking(Ohori Park)

Please fill out your application form and give it to the front-desk.

Souvenir

How do you spend these days? We had National Holidays from May 2 to May 5 in Japan, which is called 'Golden Week'. Some of our staff went on a trip and brought us a souvenir. Hello Kitty is very famous character in Japan and Sweets of Hello Kitty brand are all over Japan, but each of them has their originality based on the place.


The other souvenir is KitKat which is world famous chocolate. This KitKat is 「一味」('Ichimi' is one of hot seasonings in Japan) flavor from Nagano Pref. If you have a chance to travel in Japan, you'll find souvenir like these used special local product.

Sun Splash 2010 : Homegrown Joy

This year, Asahi Nihongo is proud to sponsor and participate in Noko no shima Sun Splash 2010. This all-day Music Festival and Beach Party on beautiful Noko Island in Fukuoka Bay is the unofficial start of the summer season in Fukuoka. This year's theme, Homegrown Joy, sets the stage for local talent and special guests to perform a wide selection of music and dance, including African percussion and dance, Hawaiian hula, sounds of Brazil, reggae, and hip hop. In addition, some of Fukuoka's favorite shops will be setting up on the beach offering good food, drinks and accessories. So come on out to where life, laughs and smiles; as well as local and ethnic aromas and colors are carried, swirling in the sea breeze to create the colors of the Sun Splash.

Links, http://www.nokoisland.com
photos from last year: http://nokoisland.com/SS09_photos/ss09index.html

Kids Windsurfing Lesson

Windsurfing lessons for kids are taught by certified windsurfing instructors at Pantai Bagus near Fukuma Beach in Fukuoka, Japan.
Lessons are every Saturday from 10:00-12:00. The Marine Shop Pantai Bagus provides all the equipment to ensure, that the kids learn in a save and fun way to windsurf.

To apply for your kids, just send an email to alexander_binner@asahinihongo.com
or phone Mr. Watanabe (Japanese) or Alexander Binner (German or English).
1 time costs 1500 Yen (all included.) Ages 4-10.
You can find more pictures here:
http://bit.ly/diUA9Q

Asahi Nihongo Marine Sports http://bit.ly/b29AE1
Alexander Binner 090 10 8888 34

Pantai Bagus http://www.bagus-web.co.jp/pantai/index.htm
Mr. Watanabe: 0940-42-6769