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Washing Himeji Roof Tiles

Washing Himeji Roof Tiles

A few posts ago I was considering making a 10 year anniversary visit to Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Last time I went, I had 3 small but exicted and fast young kids … who kept me very busy up and down thin and steep stairwells, and crazy mazes ….. [Read More]

Himeji Castle, Tour

Himeji Castle, Tour

Have you got a favourite Japanese castle? One of my favourites, is Himeji Castle which was built in 1346. It has a brilliant white exterior, with 83 wooden buildings in total and it is possibly the most visited castle in Japan. An important characteristic of Himeji Castle [Read More]

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Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

July the 7th is round the corner which means that Tanabata is upon us. This festival is one that celebrates Princess [Read More]

Middle Years Japanese

Middle Years Japanese

How popular are rap songs in teaching Japanese to middle years students I wonder? I have found a rap song for teaching [Read More]

Ame, Japan

Ame, Japan

This great cartoon is from this site. It looks like you can use the work if it is not for commercial purposes – [Read More]

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

There is a new cultural trend in Tokyo – cat cafes. (click on photo for flickr account details of brilliant [Read More]

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

This item from Amazon Japan looks like the best way to teach Japan tradition in the classroom. And it is probably the [Read More]

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