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Aug. 3, 2021
[Image1][English/Japanese]August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degr
[Image2][English/Japanese]August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degr
[Image3][English/Japanese]August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degr
[Image4][English/Japanese]August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degr

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August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius every day. In this article, I would like to introduce the climate and natural phenomena of Japan.

Are you surprised only at first? Earthquakes
Japan is famous for its earthquakes, and the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, caused tremendous damage. Although the Great East Japan Earthquake was a large scale earthquake, smaller earthquakes occur about 15 times a year in Tokyo. Therefore, some international students panic when they feel an earthquake for the first time after coming to Japan, but after experiencing it a few times, they get used to it and don't worry about it. Is this a good thing? You never know when a big earthquake will hit. "Don't think that this earthquake will be small, but be prepared to escape at any time.

Students with abdominal pain in June Beware of the rainy season!
Summer in Japan is not only hot, but also very humid and difficult to live with. June in particular is the rainy season. During the rainy season, the humidity is even higher, which makes it easier for food to spoil. I have heard many stories of foreign students getting food poisoning from eating food that has been stored in their rooms as it was when they were in their own countries. Please keep food in the refrigerator as much as possible and observe the expiration dates.

Many people are addicted to kotatsu, a winter specialty.
Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy countries, houses are built for winter and you can stay warm, but this is not the case in Tokyo. That's where the "Kotatsu" comes in. Have you ever heard of a kotatsu? It is a table with a heater. There are many international students who are addicted to the kotatsu. The kotatsu is warm and covered with a futon, so it is not uncommon to hear stories of people falling asleep while doing their homework. If you come to Japan, please try it at least once. You will never be able to get out of the kotatsu.

Onset from the second year! Hay fever
Many people suddenly develop hay fever in their second year of studying in Japan. In Japan, cedar pollen starts to fly all over the country around mid-January. Many people suffer from hay fever due to the pollen, and once you have it, you can't get rid of it unless you get special treatment. It is said that one in four Japanese suffer from hay fever. The main symptoms of hay fever are sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you have hay fever in Japan, you should go to a hospital and get some medicine.

Did you all understand about the climate and natural phenomena in Japan? Our school holds a disaster drill once a year. In this drill, we receive instructions from the local fire department so that we can evacuate calmly in case of a big earthquake. Our school supports students to live in the dormitory with peace of mind. We are looking forward to your enrollment.

In August, the temperature has been over 30 degrees Celsius every day. This time, we will introduce the climate and natural phenomena of Japan.

Only the first surprise? earthquake
Japan is famous for its earthquake-prone country. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake that caused enormous damage. The Great East Japan Earthquake is a large-scale earthquake, but in the case of small earthquakes, it occurs about 15 times a year in Tokyo. Therefore, some international students panic when they feel an earthquake for the first time when they come to Japan, but after experiencing it a few times, they get used to it and don't care about anything when an earthquake occurs. Is this a good thing? You never know when a big earthquake will come. Don't think, "Is it another small earthquake?" and be prepared to escape at any time.

Students with abdominal pain in June Beware of the rainy season!
Summer in Japan is not only hot, but also humid, making it difficult to spend. Especially June is the rainy season. In the rainy season, the humidity is even higher, so the food spoils easily. I often hear stories of international students who store food in their rooms as they were when they were in their own country, and eat them get food poisoning. Please keep the expiration date and expiration date properly, and store it in the refrigerator as much as possible.

Many people fit in Winter specialty "Kotatsu"
Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy countries, the house is for winter and you can spend a warm time, but not in Tokyo. That's where "kotatsu" comes in. Have you ever heard of "kotatsu"? It is a table with a heater. There are many international students who are addicted to this kotatsu. I often hear that they fell asleep while doing their homework on the kotatsu because they were warmed and had a futon draped over them. If you come to Japan, please try it at least once. You won't be able to get out of the kotatsu.

Onset from the second year! hay fever
In the second year of study abroad, many people suddenly develop hay fever. In Japan, around mid-January, cedar pollen begins to fly throughout the country. Many people suffer from hay fever because of that pollen. Once it develops, it cannot be cured unless you receive special treatment. It is said that 1 in 4 people with hay fever develops in Japan. The main symptoms of hay fever (1 in 2 people in Tokyo) are sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you come to Japan and develop the disease, go to the hospital and get medicine.

Do you understand the climate and natural phenomena of Japan? Our school conducts disaster prevention drills once a year. In this disaster prevention drill, you will receive guidance from the local fire department so that you can calmly evacuate even if a large earthquake occurs. At our school, we support you so that you can live in a dormitory with peace of mind. We look forward to your enrollment.

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Aug. 18, 2021
[English/Japanese] The Tokyo Olympics is over and the Paralympics will soon begin. At the closing ceremony of the Olympics, it was impressive to see the athletes from different countries communicating with each other. In this article, I would like to introduce the unique way Japanese people communicate. Japanese people who don't ”hug ” but suddenly touch their bodies: a tap on the shoulder I often hear from international students that they were surprised by a sudden tap on the shoulder by a Japanese person. Japanese people don't hug, and they tend to be more distant from others than other countries. However, we often tap people on the shoulder when we talk to them. When talking to people, however, we often tap them on the shoulder, or pat small children on the head to express our feelings of "cute" or "good". This act can also be done to a lover. In some countries, it is absolutely forbidden to pat a child's head. Nodding your head is an expression of affection for Japanese people. 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Patting the head is an expression of affection for Japan person. If you feel uncomfortable, tell the other person about it. Aizuchi Japanese schools, we often instruct students who do not strike during class. Does Aizuchi know anything? Aizuchi is a method of communication in which you shake your head when you are listening to someone to express that you are listening to what you are saying. That'Japan the more people are in conversation. In some countries, when hitting aizuchi, the head is bent to the side in the sense of "yes". However, this act ends up meaning "I don't know" for Japan people. It is very important to learn Japanese grammar and kanji, but be aware that if you do not learn communication like Aizuchi together, it may cause misunderstandings. What is the meaning of tongue lashing? One of the most common problems in the classroom as Aizuchi is tongue lashing. In Japan, tongue lashing is used to express disgust or dissatisfaction with the other person. Tongue lashing that people hear is considered a violation of manners and can cause trouble even between Japan people. Depending on the country of the international student, tongue lashing may not be particularly meaningful, or may only be directed at you. Teachers at Japanese schools are used to this situation, so they pay light attention to students, but if they do tongue lashing at their part-time jobs, they can be fired. When you come to Japan, be careful not to stick your tongue out. While studying abroad, your small gestures often lead to misunderstandings. If you are misunderstood, improve your Japanese skills so that you can explain it properly. At our school, we not only study Japanese, but also teach manners during class. We support you so that you can live your study abroad life with peace of mind, so please consider enrolling.
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