Learning Japanese with the Right Support: Unlocking Your Child’s Potential

Learning a new language can be a transformative experience, especially for children. It opens doors to new cultures, enhances cognitive development, and fosters confidence. For families living in Japan, mastering Japanese is more than just a skill—it’s a way to help children connect with their surroundings, make new friends, and feel at home. But as […]
How speaking Japanese can benefit your career

The country of Japan has *the fourth largest economy in the world and there are abundant opportunities for work in fields like technology, finance, and manufacturing. In these jobs, there is a high demand for Japanese language skills, and by speaking this language you will stand out as a candidate. Regardless of if you are […]
Japanese Tea Ceremonies- A Quintessential Experience

The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as “sado”, is a tradition rich in history. It is a process of preparing and drinking tea. Traditionally, these ceremonies are held on a tatami floor which is a thick, woven straw mat. The main purpose of attending these ceremonies is for guests to enjoy the hospitality and atmosphere […]
Preparing your child for a new school year in Japan

Starting a new school year in a different country can be both scary and exciting, especially for children who are adjusting to a new culture and language. As a parent, there are several helpful ways to ensure your child transitions smoothly into their new school environment in Japan. Understanding the Japanese School System Familiarizing yourself […]
Join us on today’s “Walk and Learn” at the TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery!

Toranomon Language School’s “Walk and Learn” continued today (July 12th) at the TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery! We took five of our students on an interactive field trip today at this 8-story office and TV studio here in Tokyo. Tepia showcases technologies aimed at solving problems in each theme, as well as technologies that aim for the coexistence […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make New Memories in Tokyo: Learn Japanese as a Family and Create Unforgettable Experiences at Toranomon!

Hello to everyone living in Japan! Exciting news from Toranomon Language School! We’re thrilled to introduce our new parent-child program, “Walk and Learn”, exclusively on Fridays as part of our fun and engaging summer course lineup. Let me tell you more about it. For Kids: Japanese Summer Course Our program is designed to make […]
JLPT合格(ごうかく)への道(みち):N5攻略(こうりゃく)ガイド

N5合格(ごうかく)は、夢(ゆめ)への扉(とびら)を開(ひら)く鍵(かぎ)! みなさんは、どうして日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)していますか? 日本語で仕事(しごと)がしたいですか? 日本の文化(ぶんか)や歴史(れきし)に興味(きょうみ)があって、日本人と日本語で交流(こうりゅう)したいですか? 翻訳機能(ほんやくきのう)を使(つか)わないで日本語だけで、自分(じぶん)の言葉(ことば)で会話(かいわ)がしたいですか? N5に合格(ごうかく)して、みなさんの夢(ゆめ)を叶(かな)えましょう。 さあ、日本語の世界(せかい)へ飛(と)び込(こ)みましょう! “https://nanisuru-p.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sky.jpeg” N5合格(ごうかく)してから、できること 友達(ともだち)と日本語でメールをやりとりしたり、SNSで日本語の投稿(とうこう)を読(よ)んだりできます。 日本の友達(ともだち)やご近所(きんじょ)さんと日本語で話(はな)して、同(おな)じトピックを共有(きょうゆう)できたり、仕事(しごと)や学校(がっこう)のことなどを話(はな)したりできます。 日本で旅行(りょこう)に行(い)った時(とき)に、お店(みせ)の人(ひと)や観光客(かんこうきゃく)と日本語で簡単(かんたん)な会話(かいわ)ができます。 上(うえ)のレベルN4合格(ごうかく)を目指(めざ)すことができます。 N5合格(ごうかく)の準備(じゅんび)をしましょう。 Step1 : 目標(もくひょう)とモチベーション 何(なに)か、特定(とくてい)の仕事(しごと)がしたいですか? 日本へ旅行(りょこう)に行(い)きたいですか? 趣味(しゅみ)を日本語で楽(たの)しみたいですか? 目標(もくひょう)を決(き)めて、楽(たの)しんで勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。 Step2 : N5試験(しけん)の内容(ないよう)を確認(かくにん)します N5は、語彙(ごい)、文法(ぶんぽう)、リーディング、リスニングの4つのスキルで評価(ひょうか)します。 語彙(ごい)〈20分〉 リーディング〈40分〉 リスニング〈30分〉 JLPTのウェブサイト Step3 : 日本語の文法(ぶんぽう)の基礎(きそ)をマスター 文法(ぶんぽう)をしっかりと理解(りかい)して、文法(ぶんぽう)の基礎(きそ)をマスターします。 基本的(きほんてき)な文法(ぶんぽう)と文型(ぶんけい) 動詞(どうし)の活用(かつよう) 助詞(じょし)の使(つか)い方(かた) こちらは、JLPTの文法(ぶんぽう)のサイトです。とてもシンプルで、わかりやすいです。 JLPT 文法一覧 │ Langoal 日常的(にちじょうてき)な会話(かいわ)で使(つか)う語彙(ごい)を増(ふ)やすことも大切(たいせつ)です。 […]