流行語2016 – More Possible Words
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| Here are some more possible 流行語(りゅうこうご) that are likely to be among the 2016 nominees: →野球賭博(とばくやきゅう) (Baseball Betting)In Japan, betting on a sports team is illegal. Still, it is…
流行語2016 –Changing World, Changing Word
| While the release of this year’s nominees for the top 流行語(りゅうこうご) is coming closer, let us give you some insight about the “history of 流行語” itself. In 1984, the…
流行語2016 – What can we expect?
| November is coming and the nominees for the top 流行語(ryukougo) 2016 will soon be announced. 流行語are famous words or phrases made famous by TV, ads etc. We are excited…
A totally different sort of test
| When studying a foreign language, one of the most interesting parts is the one that can’t be taught in lessons: words and expressions that sound hilariously strange if translated…
Tokyo Ramen Show 2016
| Japan is particularly known for its ramen noodles. In Tokyo, there is even a large event celebrating this delicious dish. The Tokyo Ramen Show is one of Japan’s largest…
Kitakyushu International Manga Competition
| When it comes to Art and Literature, Japan is particularly known for its famous manga and anime. Now is the chance for all the skilled draughtsmen among our Japanese…
Japan Is Being Haunted
| We are right in the middle of October and are soon to face the most haunted time of the year. The famous festival “Halloween” is being celebrated on October…
WIN up to one year of free Japanese study in Japan!
| In celebration of winning the top World Language School 2016 award, Genki Japanese and Culture school is giving away up to one year of free Japanese language study in…
Video of Star World Language School 2016 Award Speech
| Study Travel Magazine has uploaded of all the winner’s speeches from the 2016 Star Awards in London in September. This of course includes Liza receiving Genki Japanese Language School’s…
Fukuoka is great, say people from Fukuoka
| Fukuoka’s government newspaper, 福岡市政だより (“Fukuoka shisei dayori”) just published the results of their latest questionnaire on what Fukuoka residents think of the city.And the results are the best ever!…