“Shiwasu” – the busiest month of the year
In Japan, each month has its older Japanese name, and December is called “Shiwasu (師走).” The word “shiwasu” expresses how busy people are around this time of the year.
In Japan, each month has its older Japanese name, and December is called “Shiwasu (師走).” The word “shiwasu” expresses how busy people are around this time of the year.
Learn these excellent tips for preparing in advance for the JLPT.
On December 14, TLS is holding a business skills workshop for Japanese language beginners. One aspect covered will be email writing in Japanese. This is why it is important.
In November, Tori no ichi is held for people to purchase kumade to wish for good luck in the coming year.
Read about some of the main mistakes people make when starting their Japanese language journey so that you can be sue to avoid them.
The Expat Expo will be happening again this November and you can meet some members of the Toranomon Language School team there!
Learn about ‘Bunka no hi’, otherwise known as Culture Day in Japan.
“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.
In autumn, the color of the leaves changes into orange, red, yellow, and brown. This is called 紅葉(koyo), and it is one of the beautiful sceneries you can see in Japan.
Read about what it’s like to go to the doctor in Japan and learn some useful phrases.