\The name of the new era, “#令和 (
#reiwa
)”, has been announced today!/
In Japan, we use one era name during each emperor’s reign, along with the Western (Gregorian) calendar. Let’s practice the kanji of the new era with us before it starts on May 1!
#新元号 #令和元年
#japanese
[Learning Materials]
If you are learning Japanese or are looking for useful learning tools that you can use at home, the JF offers various Japanese-language learning materials available online and apps for free. Please look at the links below and find your favorite ones!
The shining
#tokyotower
with French tricolor next to the Zōjō-ji temple in Tokyo on September 14 and 15. This special illumination was featured when
@LaTourEiffel
displayed Japanese colors, celebrating the 160 years of friendship between Japan and France.
#japonismes2018
[News]“Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan” is a new online textbook for foreign people to learn basic Japanese communication skills that are needed for daily life and working in Japan. Now, you can download all the lessons with a single click! (Free)
Here's a short message from
@kashitaro_ito
himself! He's excited to see all his Filipino fans! Let's make sure we give him the warmest welcome!
See you at the Brooklyn Warehouse in Manila this 27 October, Friday! Gates open at 5:30PM, program starts at 7:00PM
#伊東歌詞太郎
If you are learning
#Japanese
or are looking for useful learning tools that you can use at home, we offer various Japanese-language learning materials available online and apps for free. Check them out from the link below!
The Japan Foundation (JF) will present “JAPAN FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL ~The World of
#RADWIMPS
and
#MakotoShinkai
~” in four Indian cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru) between November to December of 2022! Follow
@JFF_India
for the latest information!
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa opened a new website, "Erin’s Challenge! I can speak Japanese." Contents Library, on August 1. You can watch 200 videos and download the educational materials to study Japanese!
March 27 is “Sakura” Day!
This day was designated in 1992 to raise interest in Japanese nature and culture through sakura (cherry blossoms). It comes from the sound of 3 (sa) and 9 (ku), which mean “blooming” in Japanese (3×9=27).
We'll introduce some words related to sakura!
Today is the Day of
#Furoshiki
(wrapping cloth)!
It comes from the pronunciation of 2 (tsu), 2 (tsu), and 3 (mi). “Tsutsumi” means wrapping in Japanese. Today we would like to introduce how to wrap things with Furoshiki in easy and Kawaii ways!
Today (March 3) is "
#Hinamatsuri
"!
This day is a traditional seasonal event to wish for girls' health and happiness. Families with girls put up a display of "Hina" dolls, and “tsurushi-kazari” ornaments are believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Today is the Good Bath Day! November 26 is written 11.26 and can be read as “ii furo” in Japanese. (“ii” means good and “furo” means a bath).
Since it is getting colder in Japan, it is a great way to keep your body warm and relax!
Today is the Day of
#Sakura
(cherry blossoms)!
Sakura in Tokyo is fully blooming now and this week is the best timing to view it! Sakura in the daytime is very pretty and makes us happy, but also Sakura in the night is very beautiful and attracts us! Which one is your favorite?
IRODORI Japanese Online Course, a new Japanese language learning website, is now open!
Learn Japanese for daily life using videos, audios and illustrations. We currently offer an Elementary 1 (A2) level course (in JP, EN).
Free of charge!
#irodorijp
#ItoKashitaro
ASEAN Tour 2023 in the Philippines and Vietnam details announced!
Commemorating 50 Years of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, JF holds concerts by
@kashitaro_ito
to send messages of encouragement to the next generation.
#jpop
#animesong
\Today is “Onigiri no hi” (Rice Ball Day)/
The oldest onigiri was found in the late Yayoi Period (300BC–AD300) remains in former Rokusei Town in Ishikawa Prefecture. It's on the 18th because the kanji for rice “米” is composed of “十(ten)” and ”八(eight)”. Enjoy eating onigiri!
We'll introduce some Japanese words related to cats!
◆猫背(nekoze): Round shoulders/ slouching posture
◆猫舌(nekojita): Someone who cannot eat/drink hot food/beverage
◆猫足(nekoashi): Walking quietly (It also means carved legs of a table)
◆猫っ毛(nekokke): Thin and soft hair
[Japanese learning coursebook “Marugoto” are free to view all pages online!]
“Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture” are now free to view all pages at the website of the publisher, SANSHUSHA, until June 30 2020.
@sanshusha
@marugotonihongo
Japanese-language learning program “Easy Japanese” offered by NHK WORLD-JAPAN is based on the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education set by the
#JapanFoundation
.
#Ukrainian
version has been newly added: . Please check it out.
#Ukraine
Tomorrow is the Day of
#HinaMatsuri
(Doll’s Festival)! We would like to introduce the Japan’s tallest hina doll tower today. Can you believe that 1,830 dolls are displayed on this 31-tier pyramid that reaches 7 meters (23 feet) in height?
\Today (June 6) is “
#Ikebana
” Day!/
This day was designated to promote the art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement). JF Japanese e-Learning Minato offers a free course to learn how to do flower arrangement and related vocabulary.
#kadoo
#JF
にほんご
Today (March 3) is "
#Hinamatsuri
"!
This day is a traditional seasonal event to wish for girls' health and happiness. Families with girls put up a display of "hina" dolls, and “tsurushi-kazari” ornaments are believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
#国際交流基金 が支援し、吉本興業所属のお笑いコンビ #ジャルジャル とコラボレーションした日本語学習の動画シリーズ。日常生活でよく使われる表現を、コントと解説を通して、楽しく覚えることが出来ます!
プレイリスト:“Getting to Know JAPANESE Language & Culture”
#JapanFoundation
Asia Center dispatched May J. to Thailand, which is one of “NIHONGO partners” dispatch areas and countries. She practiced a song with local students and you can see some part of it with short video via YouTube→
日本ASEAN友好協力50周年記念 #伊東歌詞太郎
@kashitaro_ito
ASEANツアー2023 in the Philippines and Vietnamのベトナムでのダイジェスト映像を公開!
観客と通じ合った公演の瞬間や歌詞太郎さんならではの言葉で来場者にエールを送ったトーク&ライブの様子をまとめました。