Hello! We are Kaichi International Japanese School in Tokyo. Here, we will tell you about the state of the classes and the charm of Hachioji, where our school is located. Please feel free to follow us!
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This greengrocer sits in front of Nishi-Hachioji Station. The shop is currently closed, but a poster displayed there carried messages of support from many people. It is clearly loved by the community, and reading those messages warmed my heart. While Nishi-Hachioji has many supermarkets, it also has small shops like this one. Students at our school said they sometimes visit these small stores to enjoy the unique, friendly interactions they offer. Living alone far from home, they said, a simple greeting can ease feelings of loneliness.
This is a greengrocer in front of nishi hachioji station. The store is currently closed, but there was a poster with messages of support from everyone. It is a shop loved by everyone. Reading it made me feel very warm. There are many supermarkets in Nishi-Hachioji, but there are also small shops like this. Students at our school said they sometimes use small shops for the kind of communication only they can provide. When living alone away from their country, they said, just being greeted makes their loneliness fade.
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I heard that an onigiri shop with a signboard cat had opened a minute walk from nishi hachioji station, so I went there. The name of the shop is "OLEALL☆". Their additive-free, pesticide-free onigiri and brown rice chiffon cake were very delicious. Mikan, the cat manager, 19 years old!, was napping on the seat next to us! She was very cute😊Onigiri are very popular with international students. They often buy them at convenience stores, but they often purchase them without really knowing what is inside. Most onigiri are tasty, so they keep buying them again and again.
I heard that an onigiri shop with a signboard cat had opened a one-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station, so I went to check it out. The shop is called OLEALL☆. Their additive-free, pesticide-free onigiri and brown rice chiffon cake were delicious. Mikan, the cat manager (19 years old!), was napping on the seat next to us! She was adorable 😊 Onigiri are also very popular among international students. They often buy them at convenience stores, but many buy them without fully knowing what’s inside. Since most onigiri are tasty, they end up buying them again and again.
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ID:1It's as cute as a stuffed tangerine! ☺
Rice balls look ✨ deliciousThis text has been automatically translated.
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There is a standing sushi bar in front of nishi hachioji station, a two-minute walk from the school. Its name is DARIME SUSHI. DARIME is written with the kanji for “forty-five.” They say it’s a secret word that sushi chefs understand. Standing soba is well known, but a standing sushi place is unusual. I went at lunchtime, and the customers were all women. Sushi is also popular with international students. Not only do they eat it, many choose sushi restaurants as their part-time jobs. As a result, they learn fish names before any other Japanese words. You’ll be surprised to find they know more about it than their teachers!
There is a standing sushi bar in front of nishi hachioji station, a two-minute walk from the school. Its name is Darime Sushi. Darime is written with the kanji for “forty-five.” It’s said to be a slang term that sushi chefs understand. Standing soba is famous, but sushi is rare. I went there at lunchtime, and the customers were mostly women. Sushi is also popular with international students. Of course they eat it, but many students also choose sushi restaurants for part-time work. Because of that, they learn the names of fish before any other Japanese. You’ll be surprised that they know more about it than their teachers!
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ID:1It's a standing meal, but the sushi looks ✨ luxurious and delicious.This text has been automatically translated.
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Mitsuhashi, a shop specializing in kanro natto (sweetened fermented soybeans), is a 15-minute walk from the school. Kanro natto is a Japanese sweet made by simmering beans in molasses and coating them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is handcrafted with great care and has an elegant flavor. When I mention kanro natto to international students, they all react to the word “natto” and make disgusted faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but when I explain it properly, they all say they would love to try it. Because many Southeast Asian countries have bean-based sweets, they find kanro natto intriguing. Kanro natto is not sold during midsummer, so if you’re curious, visit before summer arrives.
A 15-minute walk from the school brings you to Mitsuhashi, a specialty shop for kanro natto. Kanro natto is a wagashi made by simmering beans in molasses and sprinkling them with sugar. Mitsuhashi’s kanro natto is made very carefully and has a refined taste. When I tell international students about kanro natto, they respond to the word “natto” with unhappy faces. Many foreigners dislike natto, but if I explain it properly, everyone says they’d like to try it. Since Southeast Asia offers many bean sweets, kanro natto piques their interest. Kanro natto is not sold in the peak of summer, so if you are curious, try to go before summer.
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Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today, there is no castle, but there is a park that tells the history of the castle. This park is popular among tourists because of its beautiful katakuri (dogtooth violet) flowers in spring. The park is also decorated with statues. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once perched on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only rich in nature but also home to many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students take classes to learn about the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know much about the deeper history of the city, so everyone listens intently to the lessons 😊.
Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today there is no castle, but there is a park that passes on its history. This park is popular with tourists for its beautiful katakuri flowers in spring. The park also displays bronze statues and other works. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once landed on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only abundant in nature but also has many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students have lessons to study the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know the deeper history, so everyone listens seriously to the talks 😊.
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Cherry blossoms Someiyoshino have begun to bloom in Hachioji as well. Miharu-takizakura cherry blossoms with drooping branches, which bloom a little earlier than Someiyoshino, are now in full bloom. The photo shows the Miharutaki cherry tree at Shinshuji Temple in Katakura, Hachioji. The temple has a history of more than 500 years. It is a 10-minute walk from Keio Katakura Station. Please visit the temple.
Hachioji has many old temples and large parks. We tell students where and which flowers are at their best depending on the season. Why don't you also study Japanese in Hachioji where you can enjoy the seasons?
Hachioji has also started to see Someiyoshino cherry blossoms blooming. Miharu-takizakura, a cherry tree with drooping branches that blooms slightly earlier than Someiyoshino, is now at its peak. The photo shows the Miharu-takizakura at Shinshuji Temple in Katakura, Hachioji. Shinshuji has a history of more than 500 years. It is about a 10-minute walk from Keio Katakura Station. Be sure to pay it a visit.
Hachioji is home to many old temples and spacious parks. We tell students where and which flowers are at their best in each season. Why not study Japanese in Hachioji, where you can enjoy the changing seasons?
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We went to Hamura City Zoological Park for our graduation field trip! The park was compact enough to see all the animals in about an hour, so we took our time and enjoyed it. The giraffes were especially popular, and everyone who visited took photos of them. The students were thrilled to see animals for the first time! We also discussed food culture, such as how this animal is commonly eaten in some countries.
We went to Hamura City Zoological Park for our graduation field trip! The park was compact enough to see all the animals in about an hour, so we took our time and enjoyed it. The giraffes were especially popular, and everyone who visited took photos of them. The students were thrilled to see animals for the first time! We also discussed food culture, such as how this animal is commonly eaten in some countries.
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In front of Nishi Hachioji Station stands Kinuta Dental Clinic, a place many people living in the Tokyo metropolitan area know well. A large karakuri clock greets visitors at the clinic entrance; it has become a symbol of Nishi Hachioji. Every hour, the clock delights onlookers with an inventive mechanism and a story about teeth. Some of our students are currently receiving dental treatment. International students are said to be more prone to tooth decay because of changes in eating habits and stress. Our school offers health counseling so students can enjoy a healthy life while studying abroad.
In front of Nishi-Hachioji Station, there is Kinuta Dental Clinic, which anyone living in the Tokyo metropolitan area might know. At the entrance of Kinuta Dental Clinic is a large karakuri clock that has become a symbol of Nishi-Hachioji. Every hour you can hear an entertaining mechanism and a story about teeth. Some of our students are currently undergoing dental treatment. International students are said to be susceptible to cavities due to changes in diet and stress. Our school provides health consultations to help students lead a healthy life while studying abroad.
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The most famous gourmet cuisine in Hachioji is ramen. So well known among ramen fans that a style called Hachioji Ramen even exists, it differs from other ramen by using a generous amount of onions in the broth. In Nishi Hachioji, there is a Hachioji Ramen shop called Goemon that often has a line. It is a three-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station, so it is very close to the school. I tried it for the first time the other day! True to Hachioji Ramen, it was a very tasty bowl with the sweet flavor of onion. The international students at the Japanese language school love ramen. Some male students in particular eat it every day, to the point that it is one reason they gain weight. By the way, many female students tend to gain weight from eating bread.
Hachioji’s most famous gourmet is ramen. So well known that there is a type called "Hachioji Ramen," it is familiar among ramen lovers. Unlike other ramen, Hachioji Ramen uses a large amount of onions in the soup. In Nishi Hachioji there is a popular Hachioji Ramen restaurant called Goemon that draws queues. It is a three-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station, so it is very close to the school. I tried it for the first time the other day! It was a very delicious ramen with the sweet taste of onion, just like Hachioji Ramen. The international students at the Japanese language school really like ramen. Especially male students sometimes eat it every day, which is one reason they gain weight. (By the way, many female students tend to gain weight from bread.)
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ID:1At Hachioji Ramen in West Hachioji, Yaei is also recommended!
There are many ramen shops around Nishi Hachioji Station, so if you leave it to greed and eat too much, you will get fat.This text has been automatically translated.
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Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As previously mentioned, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes around Hachioji Station and nishi hachioji station. There are also many cats in the Hanamachi area, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by the locals. Today we will introduce you to "shutters with cats painted on them" in Hachioji, the first of which is located in Hanamachi. The second one is a Nepalese curry restaurant located a 2-minute walk from nishi hachioji station. Both have great designs!
Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As mentioned before, Hachioji is a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes near hachioji station and nishi hachioji station. The Hanamachi area I introduced earlier is also home to many cats loved by locals. Today I will introduce shutters painted with cats in Hachioji. The first is in Hanamachi. The second is a Nepalese curry shop a two-minute walk from nishi hachioji station. Both have lovely designs!
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