[English/Japanese] Across the street from the school is Koujiya Hachioji, a store specializing in rice koji. Rice koji is rice malt, which is made by propagating fungi on cooked rice, and is used in a variety of Japanese dishes. It was very cold in Hachioji today, so I ordered a rice koji smoothie (hot). The gentle sweetness made my cold body feel warm and refreshed. In Japan, both adults and children often drink amazake, which is made from rice malt, in winter. When I tell this story to foreign students, they are surprised and say, "Children drink sake, too? They are surprised. Amazake is sake, but some amazake is alcohol-free. Please give it a try. Across the street from the school is a shop specializing in rice malt, Kojiya Hachioji. Rice koji is made by fermenting cooked rice and is used in a variety of Japan dishes. It was very cold in Hachioji today, so I ordered a rice koji smoothie (hot). The body that was chilled by the gentle sweetness became warm. In Japan, both adults and children often drink amazake made with rice malt in winter. When I tell this story to international students, they are surprised and say, "Do children drink alcohol too?" Amazake is "sake", but some do not have alcohol. Please give it a try.

[English/Japanese] Illumination at Hachioji Station. There were people stopping to take pictures and meeting others. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for their part-time jobs. It is the illumination of Hachioji Station. There were people who stopped to take pictures and people who met up. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station, next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for part-time jobs.

[English/Japanese] This is a view of the gingko trees along Koshu Kaido, a 1-minute walk from the school. Hachioji held the "Ginkgo Festival" over the weekend. Before the outbreak of the new coronavirus, our school's students also participated as volunteer foreign students. The rows of ginkgo trees are at their best now. Please come and see them. A 1-minute walk from the school, it is a row of ginkgo trees on the Koshu Highway. In Hachioji, the "Icho Festival" was held on weekends. Before the outbreak of the new coronavirus, our students also participated as volunteer international students. The rows of trees are in full bloom now. Please come and see it.

[English/Japanese] A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a "Hachioji Castle Monaka" at the Japanese sweets shop Senshuen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This "Hachioji Castle Monaka" is a confectionary shaped like the castle that existed at that time. The monaka is filled with sweet bean paste and is very tasty ?By the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I would like to visit there with my students someday. A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought "Hachioji Castle Monaka" at the Japanese confectionery shop Senshoen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This "Hachioji Castle Monaka" is a candy in the shape of a castle that existed at that time. There was a lot of red bean paste (sweet paste of beans) in the inside and it was very deliciousBy ? the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I would like to go with my students someday.

【English/Japanese】 I went to the rooster market in Hachioji with some of my students! There is an Otori Shrine about a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. I was impressed by the lucky and gorgeous decorations. Moreover, the sight of shopkeepers calling out good luck to customers who buy them was just like Japanese culture, and the students were very excited. On the way home, we bought a specialty of the rooster market, kirisansho (rice cakes covered with a spice called sansho). It was very delicious. There are two more rooster fairs to come. We hope you will visit the rooster market as well. I went to the Hachioji Tori no Ichi with my students! There is Otori Shrine about a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Impressed by the auspicious and luxurious decoration. In addition, the sight of the shop staff shouting auspicious things to customers who bought them was a reflection of Japanese culture itself, and the students were also excited. On the way back, I bought Tori no Ichi's famous kiri sansho (mochi sprinkled with spices called sansho). It was very tasty. There are two more Tori no Ichi. Please come and visit us.

[English/Japanese] The photo shows "Dorayaki" from "Dorayaki Specialty Shop Makana" which is very popular in Hachioji. Dorayaki is famous among foreign students as Doraemon's favorite food. The dorayaki here was very delicious with its fluffy dough and not-too-sweet red bean paste ?. The photo is "Dorayaki" from the very popular "Dorayaki specialty store Makana" in Hachioji. Dorayaki is famous among international students as a food that Doraemon loves. This dorayaki was very tasty ? with a fluffy dough and not too sweet red bean paste.

[Englsih] Cafe Kojika is a 10-minute walk from Hachioji Station. The interior of Cafe Kojika is decorated in the 1970s, so you can enjoy your meal in an old Japanese house. The prices are all one coin and even better, they were very tasty ?My top recommendation is the cream soda. You can have your favorite color juice made. There are many international students who would like to do a homestay. However, due to the corona, they don't have a chance to do a homestay, so I recommend this kind of old house café to such students. Cafe Oga is a 10-minute walk from Hachioji Station. The interior of Cafe Oga has a 1970s interior, so you can enjoy your meal in an old Japanese house. Many of the prices were one coin, and it was also very delicious. ? You can make juice of your favorite color. There are many international students who want to do a homestay. However, due to Corona, there is no opportunity to do a homestay, so we recommend such a kominka café for such students.

[English/Japanese] There is a "Hachimaru Station" in Hachioji station where products made in Hachioji are sold. Hachioji has many specialty products, but the city is very large, so it is nice to be able to easily buy such products in the station like this?"I didn't know such products existed!" Every time I visit, I make a new discovery. There is a "Hachimaru Station" in Hachioji Station where products made in Hachioji are sold. There are many specialties in Hachioji, but the city is very large, so I am grateful that I can easily buy them in the station like this. ?

[Englsih/Japanese] Stopped by Cerian, a confectionary shop a minute's walk from the school, and found the now rare "raccoon dog cake! I didn't hesitate to buy it ?"Tanuki Cake" is a raccoon-shaped cake that became popular about 40 years ago, and it is even said to be an endangered species, as there are fewer and fewer stores making this cake these days. I was very impressed by how carefully the raccoon's face was made. The taste was very sweet, and my fatigue flew away ✨ When I stopped by the pastry shop "Celian", which is a 1-minute walk from the school, I found a rare "raccoon cake"! I bought ? the "Tanuki Cake" without hesitation, which is a raccoon-shaped cake that became popular about 40 years ago, and since there are fewer shops that make this cake these days, it is said to be an endangered species. I was very impressed that the raccoon face was made very carefully. The taste was very sweet and my fatigue flew ✨ away.

[English/Japanese] There is a candy shop a two-minute walk from the school. A candy store is a store that sells children's snacks. The sweets are priced at 10 yen, 20 yen, and other prices that even children can afford. The dagashi are decorated with Momotaro (a Japanese folktale), beckoning cats (traditional ornaments), and festival happi (a cloth worn at festivals), allowing visitors to learn about Japanese culture. The other day, during a break in class, I gave the students some candy as a gift, and they were very happy. They especially loved the candy that crackled and popped in their mouths! There is a candy shop a 2-minute walk from the school. A candy shop is a shop that sells children's sweets. Sweets are priced at 10 or 20 yen, which even children can buy. The candies depict Momotaro (Japan folktale), beckoning cat (traditional figurines), and festival happi, and you can learn about Japan culture. The other day, I gave candy to the students during class breaks, and they were all very happy. The candy that crackles in the mouth was especially popular!

[English/Japanese] A 3-minute walk from the school, you can have matcha and nerikiri at Hanano, a cafe specializing in Japanese green tea. This is a wonderful store that is both a boutique and a café. Here, you can even try your hand at making nerikiri (the Japanese confectionery pictured in the photo). International students, especially female students, like to look at the books of wagashi. A Vietnamese student said, "Wagashi changes its design with the seasons, and they are all so beautiful and wonderful. She said. The wagashi in the photo is designed as a "Gamaguchi" purse. A 3-minute walk from the school, you can enjoy matcha and nerikiri at Japan tea specialty café Hanano. This is a nice shop with a boutique and a café. You can also experience making nerikiri (Japanese sweets in the photo) here. International students, especially female students, like to look at books on Japanese sweets. A Vietnamese student said, "Japanese sweets change their design depending on the season, and they are all very beautiful, so they are wonderful." * The Japanese sweets in the photo are designed with a "gamaguchi wallet".

[English/Japanese] Takohachiya" is a grill shop. It is located alongside the Hachioji Central Library, about 6 minutes from the school. This time I ate not takoyaki but "takosen". Takosen" are takoyaki sandwiched between octopus crackers, and are famous as a snack for children in Osaka. There are many takoyaki shops in Tokyo, but this was the first time I saw takosen being sold. The fluffy takoyaki sandwiched between crispy rice crackers was very tasty ?Bangladeshi students do not eat seafood such as octopus and squid. Please be careful when making recommendations to foreigners. Yakiya "Takohachiya". It is lined with the Hachioji Central Library and is about 6 minutes from the school. What I ate this time was not takoyaki, but "takosen". "Takosen" is made by sandwiching takoyaki between tako crackers, and it is famous as a snack for children in Osaka. There are many takoyaki shops in Tokyo, but this was the first time I saw takosen for sale. The crisp rice crackers were sandwiched between fluffy takoyaki and it was very delicious. ? Please be careful when making recommendations to foreigners.

[Englsih/Japanese] Today we will introduce Taihachi's Taiyaki, famous for their size, so large that you don't even need to eat a meal after eating one. It is located a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is a very popular sweet even among foreigners! Today I will introduce you to the taiyaki of "sea bream", which is famous for its size. If you eat one, you don't have to eat, and it's a great meal. It is a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is a very popular sweet among foreigners~.

[English] Do you know "Miyako Manju," the soul food of Hachioji? 30 yen per piece, you can buy these manju near Hachioji Station. They are popular among students because of their affordable price. They taste very delicious with a gentle sweetness. The store is a local store that collaborates with a nearby university, and the design of the manju often changes, so you can enjoy eating it while having fun. You should definitely try it ?. Do you know Hachioji's soul food "Miyako Manju"? For 30 yen each, it is a manju that can be purchased around Hachioji Station. It is reasonably priced, so it is also popular with students. The taste is very tasty with a gentle sweetness. It is a shop that is closely tied to the local area, such as collaborating with a nearby university, and the design of the manju often changes, so you can enjoy eating while eating. Please try ? it once

[English/Japanese ]The signboard at Hachioji Station changes its cute illustrations with the seasons. For example, March is the Doll Festival, June is boots, August is a festival, and so on. My favorite is the Setsubun design for February. I always look forward to seeing the next illustration. The signboard of Hachioji Station has cute illustrations that change depending on the season. For example, there is a Hina Festival in March, a rubber boots festival in June, and a festival in August. What I like the most is the design of Setsubun in February. I'm always looking forward to seeing what kind of illustration will be next.

[English/Japanese] Hachioji City has many interesting vending machines. The photo shows a ramen noodle and a pork cutlet sandwich. There are also chiffon cakes and seasonings vending machines. Please look for them. We once had a foreign student from a country that only drinks warm tea. The first time he came to Japan, he drank cold tea from a vending machine and was surprised at how cold it was. There are many interesting vending machines in Hachioji City. The photo shows ramen and katsu sandwiches. There are also chiffon cake and seasoning vending machines. Please look for it. In the past, there was an international student at our school from a country who only drank warm tea. A student who drank cold tea at a vending machine for the first time after coming to Japan said that he was surprised by how cold it was.

[English/Japanese] A temple called "Shinshoin" in Nishi-Hachioji has a café attached to it. Visitors can spend tea time in a quiet atmosphere. The school introduces students who are interested in matcha to places in Hachioji where they can drink it. A temple called "Shinshoin" in Nishi Hachioji has a café. You can spend tea time in a quiet atmosphere. The school introduces students who are interested in matcha to places in Hachioji City where they can drink matcha.

[English/Japan] The other day, we had a summer festival as a school event. At that time, we went to Hiyoshi Hachioji Shrine, a 5-minute walk from the school. Girls wore yukata and boys wore happi of Okunitama Shrine. It was a very hot day, but the breeze through the shrine grounds was very pleasant. The other day, we had a summer festival at a school event. At that time, I went to "Hiyoshi Hachioji Shrine", which is a 5-minute walk from the school. Girls wear yukata and boys wear happi from Ōkokutama Shrine. It was a very hot day, but the breeze passing through the precincts was very pleasant.

[Englsih/Japanese] We recently went on an excursion to the Takao Komagino Garden. It was a 15-minute walk from Takao Station. It was a very hot day, but there was a stream running along the way, which was very cool. It was very cool inside the Japanese house, and the students looked in wonder at the bonsai trees that were displayed in various places. I was amazed at the beauty of the dry landscape in the garden, and was fascinated by the beauty of Nishikigoi carp. The lotus flowers were in full bloom. The other day, I went to Takao Komagino Garden on an excursion. 15 minutes on foot from Takao Station. It was a very hot day, but there was a stream flowing along the way, and it was very cool. It was very cool inside the Japan house, and the students looked at the bonsai trees displayed here and there curiously. The students were amazed at the beauty of the dry landscape in the garden and fascinated by the beauty of the Nishikigoi. The lotus was in full bloom.

[English/Japanese] Continuing from last week, I will talk about a crepe shop in Nish- Hachioji. There is a crepe shop called "Twin's Crepe" just a minute walk from the school. The crepes here are so popular that they have been introduced on TV many times. The crepes are beautifully rolled in thin crepe dough and are a work of art. The taste is of course very good. You can eat them as a reward for studying hard?✨ Continuing from last week, I would like to talk about crepe shops in Nishi Hachioji. There is a crepe shop called "Twins Crepe" a 1-minute walk from the school. The crepes here are so popular that they have been introduced on TV many times. Beautifully rolled in thin crepe dough, crepes are almost a work of art. The taste, of course, is very tasty. You can ?✨ eat it as a reward for your hard work.

[Englsih/Japanese] Nishi-Hachioji, where our school is located, is famous for its many delicious crepe shops. Among them, "Crepe Anne" opened in 1983 and has a long history and many fans. Most of the crepes are handmade. In autumn, you can enjoy eating while viewing the rows of gingko trees. Students who are tired of studying can refresh themselves with a sweet treat. Nishi Hachioji, where our school is located, is also famous for its many delicious crepe shops. Among them, "Crepeuan" is a restaurant that opened in 1983 and has a long history, and has many fans. The contents of the crepes are mostly handmade. In autumn, you can eat while looking at the ginkgo trees. Students who are obsessed with studying also seem to be refreshed by eating sweets.

[Englsh/Japanese] Continuing from last week, here are some photos from Komagino Garden. The garden was magnificent. There was also a suikinkutsu (a device in which water droplets fall into a hollow created in the ground and reverberate the sound they make), which made a very cool sound. Continuing from last week, here is a photo of Komagino Garden. The gardens were also stunning. There was also a Suikoto Cave (a device that drops water into a cavity created in the ground and reverberated the sound emitted at that time), which made a very cool sound.

[English/Japanese] I went to Komagino Garden in Takao as a preliminary inspection for a field trip. The hydrangeas were still in full bloom. The lotus flowers are about to bloom. I went to Komagino Garden in Takao for a field trip. The hydrangeas were still in full bloom. The lotus is about to bloom.

[English/Japanese] Tanabata decorations appeared in front of Hachioji station. The strips of paper fluttering in the wind are very cool. We are also holding a Tanabata event at our school. Students write their wishes on tanzaku strips and do origami, and it is a popular event. Tanabata decorations appeared in front of Hachioji station. The strips fluttering in the wind are very cool. Our school also holds Tanabata events. It is a popular event where students write wishes on strips of paper and do origami.

[English/Japanese] We went to Hiyoshi-Hachioji Shrine, a 5-minute walk from the school, to see hydrangeas. It was wonderful to see so many different kinds of hydrangeas ✨. I went to Hiyoshi Hachioji Shrine, a 5-minute walk from the school, to see hydrangeas. It was ✨ very nice with all kinds of hydrangeas blooming

Continuing from last week, we discuss Hachioji and subcultures. We visited the famous Ryohoji Temple in Nishi-Hachioji. This temple is known as a "moe temple" and has original anime characters from the temple. It is said that many worshippers come to visit this unusual temple. I got another Goshuin（red seal） this time! moe＝feelings of affection, often towards an ideal anime character Continuing from last week, we talked about Hachioji and subculture. We visited the famous "Ryohoji Temple" in Nishi Hachioji. This temple is called "Moe Temple" and has the original anime characters of the temple. It is said that many worshippers come to see this rare temple. I got a red seal this time too! ※Moe... The feeling of thinking anime characters are cute

[Englsih/Japanese] In front of Hachioji Station, there is animate, a store specializing in anime goods. Here you can buy goods and books of popular anime. There are a lot of international students who like anime. There are many rare items here, so you may be able to show them off to your friends in your country ☺ If you like something related to Japan, you will be able to improve your Japanese quickly. Please try to find something you "like" too. There is an anime goods specialty store "animate" in front of Hachioji Station. Here you can buy popular anime collectibles and books. There are so many international students who like anime. There are a lot of rare things here, so you may be able to brag to your friends in your country Japan If you have something you like related to it, you ☺ will get better at Japanese quickly. Please try ✨ to find something you like.

[Englsih/Japanese] In Hachioji City, you can eat dishes from all over the world's cuisines. The other day, I had Sri Lankan home cooking at "Milis," a Sri Lankan restaurant a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. It is a healthy dish that doesn't use oil, and it consists of rice topped with various curries and side dishes. It was a complex combination of "sweet", "spicy", "salty", "sour", and "bitter", which I had never tasted before, but it was very delicious. The service at the restaurant was also warm ☕️I will ask more about Sri Lankan food next time since we sometimes communicate with Sri Lankan agents at our school ?. In Hachioji City, you can eat cuisines from all over the world. The other day, a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I ate Sri Lankan home-cooked food at the Sri Lankan restaurant "Miris". It is a healthy dish that does not use oil, and various curries and side dishes are placed on top of rice. "Sweet", "spicy", "salty", "sour" and "bitter" are intricately combined, and I have never eaten it, but it was ✨ very delicious. The customer service of the restaurant was also warm, and even at our school, I sometimes communicate with Sri Lankan agents, ☕️ so I will ? ask about Sri Lankan cuisine in detail next time.

[Englsih/Japanese] In Hachioji City, you can eat dishes from all over the world's cuisines. The other day, I had dal bhat at the Nepalese restaurant "Naoya", which is a five-minute walk from the school and is located alongside the Hachioji Central Library. "Daal" means bean soup and "bhaat" means rice, just like a set meal in Japan. Nepal is famous for its curry, but daalbhaat was not spicy at all, and had a gentle taste ?I was glad to finally try this dish, which was introduced to me by a student a few years ago ✨I also tried Ras Malai (cottage cheese dumplings dipped in honey) for dessert for the first time, and was surprised at how sweet it was! In Hachioji City, you can eat cuisines from all over the world. The other day, I ate dalbhat (दालभात) at the Nepalese restaurant "Naoya" next to the Hachioji Central Library, a 5-minute walk from school. Dal means bean soup and baat means rice, which is like a set meal for Japan. Nepal is famous for curry, but dalbhat is not spicy at all and has a gentle tasteIt ? was a dish introduced by a student a few years ago, so I was happy to finally eat it. ✨

[English/Japanese] Hachioji City has a market called the Hachioji General Wholesale Center. Here, you can find rare fish, etc. There is also a store specializing in halal foodstuffs, which is convenient for international students to shop. The school plans to visit this market as a field trip. In Hachioji City, there is a market called "Hachioji General Wholesale Center". Rare fish are sold here. There is also a store specializing in halal ingredients, which is convenient for international students to shop. We are planning to visit our school as a field trip.