Moon Festival

Moon festival celebrated in China, Japan and Korea as Zhong Qiu, Tsukimi and Chuseok

August 2, 2024

The Moon Festival is one of the most cherished and widely celebrated holidays across East…

obon festival lantern on river

Obon or Bon Festival in Japan is a three day festival for the dead?

July 15, 2024

Japan, a country rich in tradition and cultural heritage, celebrates numerous festivals throughout the year….

Japanese tanabata festival

Japanese Tanabata (The Star Festival) Make a Wish Celebration

June 10, 2024

Jpanese Tanabata Festival is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition. It reflects themes of perseverance, love, and the fulfillment of dreams. Traditionally, people celebrate by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches. It’s a good time for us to come together, celebrate, and make our wishes for the future.

Mid Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebrations

June 5, 2024

The Mid Autumn Festival (Moon Festival), known for its emphasis on reunion and togetherness, mirrors the essence of our language school community. Let’s celebrate not only the langauge progress you have made but also the bonds and friendship we’ve formed as a community.   Join us for an evening of festive celebrations to mark the start of the new term, you will have a chance to taste traditional festive food, create your own festive origami, and try on the traditional Asian clothings.

tanabata festival hanging your wishes on tree

Tying Wishes to Trees: Unraveling the Traditions of Japanese Valentine’s Day

May 15, 2024

Tanabata (Japanese: たなばた or 七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”), also known as the Star…

The iconic view from Chureito Pagoda for the Japanese cherry blossom festival

February 25, 2024

In the realm of Japan’s natural wonders, few sights rival the ethereal beauty of cherry…

cherry blossom fan painting and kinomo experience

Hanami Season: Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Fan Painting & Kimono Experience

November 29, 2023

this will interest you Hanami, which translates to “flower viewing,” specifically refers to the tradition of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan. Cherry blossoms are not just…