May is the perfect time to introduce some activities that will appeal to both male and female students, especially some activities that will appeal particula Originally it was known as Tango no Sekku (端午の節句) meaning ‘double fifth'. In 1948 the Japanese government changed the official name to Children’s Day however most Japanese still celebrate this day with boys in their families. During the month of May colourful carp fish flags called koinobori can be seen flying from balc

Cherry blossom season has now made its way north to the alps and Tohoku region. However we can't forget glorious Kyoto during spring and cherry blossom seas Philosopher’s Path is a 5-minute walk from Ginkakuji. The tree lined canal was built during the Meiji Era, originating from Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The path is approximately 1.5 km long and is lined with cherry blossom trees, cafes, restaurants and traditional shops and boutiques. The path ends a short walk fro

I'm sitting at my desk, self-isolating and day dreaming of cherry blossoms in Japan! I know many of our students and teachers would have now been amongst the It is just 5-minutes on the JR Yamanote Line from Meguro to Shibuya. Students will love finishing the day for shopping at Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightspots serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday. Shibuya is a center for youth fas