Best cafes to work remotely
For many people, working remote means working from home, but this does not have to be the case. Let us give you a brief description of best cafes in Tokyo to work in for a nice, new change of scenery. Coffee Valley, Ikebukuro This two-story coffee shop is a great place to set your laptop […]
Come with us on our “Walk and Learn” trip at Nissan Crossing!
Our exciting “Walk and Learn” tradition continued on July 19th through Toranomon Language School. This week’s exciting adventure took place at the Nissan Crossing, where they are holding the special colab event with Tomica. They all got themselves a free Tomica toy car and sticky notes by solving puzzles. The five children that joined us […]
How to remain connected to home as an expat
As an expat, you may feel perfectly content in your new home, but it is normal to miss certain aspects of where you are originally from. There are ways to bridge that gap and stay connected to the customs or people you may be missing! Eat foods from home There will be times where you […]
Communication in Japanese Business Culture
Effective use of communication is the key to success, but cross-cultural communication can either help or hurt your business productivity. When engaging with international companies, specifically Japan where lots of emphasis is placed on work culture, it can be intimidating. Let us share with you some insights for verbal and nonverbal communication inJapanese business culture […]
Join us on today’s “Walk and Learn” at the TV Asahi in Roppongi
Toranomon Language School’s “Walk and Learn” continued today (July 12th) at the TV Asahi in Roppongi. We took five of our students on an interactive field trip today at this 8-story office and TV studio here in Tokyo. https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5363-35519/1000/tokyo-tv-asahi-headquarters-in-roppongi-35519.jpg To get to our destination, we took the train! This allows kids to navigate the city […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the JLPT
～1 month to 1 year long plan with textbook recommendations～ Calling all aspiring Japanese language enthusiasts! The other day, there was another JLPT exam. To everyone who studied hard for this day, how did it go? Did you manage well? Did it feel more challenging than expected? There must be various thoughts and impressions. While […]
How to prepare for an earthquake in Japan
Living in or visiting Japan means you are in an area that is prone to earthquakes and most likely you know the best ways to stay prepared. As a tourist, you may be less aware of how to stay safe in these situations. Let us walk you through some ways to ensure your safety. Before […]
Follow along with us as we continue our “Walk and Learns”
Today, we continued with our “Walk and Learn” program at Toranomon Language School by taking the kids to the Police Museum here in Tokyo where they learned how the Tokyo Metropolitan Police keep them safe! The museum was followed by a trip to the 7-11 where the kids got treats of their choice. These “Walk […]
Most effective ways to learn Japanese as an English speaker.
Working on improving your Japanese skills? Learning any new language is difficult and it can feel like stepping into a whole new world. The path to fluency is a challenging journey that requires dedication and passion. Many strategic learning methods make this process much easier and enjoyable, so implement these tips into your routine and […]
Tips and Tricks for your first time in Japan
Here in Japan, proper manners and consideration are very important characteristics. To ensure an enjoyable trip, make sure to understand these unwritten rules and follow the correct behaviors. Street and Public Transportation In Japanese culture, it is often considered rude to eat or drink while walking down the street. To respect the customs, try to […]