We are looking for an English teacher who enjoys teaching English to children. We want children to think it is fun to learn English naturally by spending time with you in school, outside activity, and even during lunch break. Expected candidates are cheerful, active, and warm-hearted. Work location: Kita-katsuragi-gun,Nara 1 min walk from 「Owada Station, [...]
Continue reading...Friday, December 2, 2011
One of the most visited places in Nara is the Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) of the Todaiji Temple, a must-see place indeed, especially if you like traditional architecture. But if you are already here, it is worthwhile to climb a few hundred meters through the forest from behind the hall and you will reach a [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, November 19, 2011
Mount Misen and the entire Itsukushima Island were considered sacred ever since the ancient times. Initially the common people weren’t even allowed to set foot on the island, so the Itsukushima Shrine was built on a structure similar to a pier, thus giving the impression of floating. The restriction was lifted during Muromachi Period (1336–1573), [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Japanese media retail chains bk1 and HMV independently report that AIC is developing an anime adaptation of Sai Sumimori’s forthcoming light novel Maho Tsukai Nara Miso o Kue! (Eat Miso to Become a Sorcerer!) that will stream online on sites including Nico Nico Douga. Sumimori’s concept, set in an alternate world in which magic is [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Before the construction of the Osaka train station (in 1874), the area of today’s Umeda district was, like the name says, an agricultural area – Umeda 「梅田」 means “ume field” (ume is the Japanese plum). But the name is not appropriate anymore: today, most of Osaka’s skyscrapers (approx. 40) are located here, Umeda being the [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Looking for Native Part- time English teachers who can teach from 2 -10 years old children in International School. Those who live in Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Wakayama are preferred. Part time position Working hours 9:00-20:00 (Minimum of 18 hrs, 3-5 days per week) From Monday to Saturday (Sundays & National holidays are off) [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 14, 2011
Communication Training Support -Osaka is seeking part-time Native English instructors who would like the opportunities to teach Business Communication at well-known companies at a number of locations in Kansai area, Osaka/Kyoto/Shiga/Nara/Mie. The positions range from short term intensive courses to regular courses, both in the daytime and in the evenings. We have wide variety of [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 5, 2011
According to the latest issue of Monthly Shounen Gangan magazine, Kobayashi Ritz’s Saki spin-off manga series, 「Saki: Achiga-hen episode of side-A」, will be receiving a TV anime adaptation. It is slated to premiere Spring 2012. *Synopsis: The Achiga Girls’ Academy in Nara once defeated regional mahjong powerhouse Bansei High School. It advanced into the national [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 15, 2011
Kasuga Taisha from Nara is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, established in 768, only 58 years after Nara become the first capital of Japan. Kasuga Taisha is also the head shrine for all the 3000 Kasuga shrines spread all over Japan. There are many interesting things to see here, but what caught [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 8, 2011
There are over 300 scramble crossings in Japan – the Japanese term is sukuranburu-kōsaten 「スクランブル交差点」 and some of them are really famous, like the ones from Shibuya and Shinjuku. Completely stopping the traffic, the scramble crossings are considered much safer than the regular crossings, and the fact that the intersections can be crossed diagonally makes [...]
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