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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 […]

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 […]

Nail the JLPT N5: Top Tips to Conquer Your Exam with Practice

みなさん、こんにちは。虎ノ門(とらのもん)ランゲージスクールです。   JLPT日本語能力試験(にほんごのうりょくしけん)が もうすぐですね! きょうのブログは、 N5レベルのもんだいです。 7月7日に N5をうける みなさんにも、N4~N1を うける みなさんの ふくしゅうにも べんりな れんしゅうです。   さあ、トライしましょう! もんだい1:   ( )に 何(なに) が入りますか?いちばん いいものを 一つ えらんで ください。   1、なつ休(やす)みに りょこうに( )たいです。  1 行(い)き、2 行く、3 行か、4 行け   2、そのえいがは( )見(み)ました。  1 など、2 だけ、3 から、4 もう   3、田中(たなか)さんは どこ( )すんでいますか。  1 で、2 を、3 に、4 は   4、駅(えき)の 入(い)り口(ぐち)が どこ( )わかりません。  1 で、2 に、3 が、4 か […]

Experience Japan’s vibrant culture through summer festivals

Experience Japan’s vibrant culture through summer festivals  “https://japanrailtimes.japanrailcafe.com.sg/web/filebox/6.Summer%20Festival%20-.jpeg?_t=1690815970″   ” https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/japanese-culture-and-tradition/japanese-summer-festival/“ Here in Japan we are known for our rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. We offer a dazzling array of festivals during the summer months, specifically July through September. For first time visitors, prepare to immerse yourself in a spectacular showcasing of colors, sounds and rituals […]

First “Walk and Learn” – Immersive Learning at Science Museum in Tokyo

Kids Japanese Course 2024 Has Started! -Join Now! Here at Toranomon we get out of the traditional classroom setting and immerse our students in real world experiences and Japanese culture where they can apply their learnings. Today, the students were taken on a field trip to the Minato Science Museum and later on to the […]