When we heard about the annual trip of our school (ASAHI Cultural Academy) we were so surprised and so happy. Because this time the trip was to somewhere we never imagined. And this time it was to the Universal Studios Japan. It was one of my dream to go there since I came to Japan.But due to studies and part time job, I didn’t get time to go there.I think it was same for other students in our school. But thanks to the teachers we were able to go there.

And the annual trip was scheduled on 10th of December. We were waiting nervously and so happily for that day to come. And finally on the day it was like a dream came true.All of us went to Osaka to start our USJ journey.

USJ is a place where everyone can try different kind of funny and exciting things. Such as roller coaster, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter world, etc.

And after we reached USJ we got permission to visit the places according to our wishes. And yes of course my first try was roller coaster and it was my first experience. It was so exciting, frightening and also interesting.
And then my next destination was Jurassic Park and yeah it was so wonderful. I had the Jurassic ride with our teachers and we had lots of fun.
And also as am an anime lover I could visit my favorite anime’s area too.
Was so happy to visit there.

After having a long and an exciting and also a wonderful time in USJ we were able to collect a lot of unforgettable memories to our diary of Japan.
And again am really very much grateful to our teachers to giving us this wonderful opportunity to collect nice memories.

With repeated states of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, various restrictions were placed on daily life, and the educational setting was no different — students' school lives were subject to a variety of behavioral restrictions as well. As a result, events that allow international students to experience Japanese culture were also difficult to hold for some time.

In such circumstances, after the fifth wave of infection had passed, on Tuesday, October 19th — slightly out of season — we held a yukata-wearing experience class with the cooperation of teachers from Ecla Vocational School. Students each chose their favorite yukata, the girls also had their hair and makeup done beautifully, and they wore a yukata for the first time in Japan. Everyone was overjoyed to wear a yukata for the first time. They went to a nearby shrine in their yukata and took many photos.

Everyone looks wonderful in their yukata. Their families and friends back home will surely be delighted when they send the photos.

With concerns growing about declining academic performance among students during the pandemic, we held a training workshop focused on JLPT preparation classes, with the goal of having instructors first review their own teaching in order to help students improve their skills.

We invited Ms. Yumiko Ezaki, representative of CHEERS, as our guest lecturer. The workshop gave us the opportunity to think about JLPT preparation classes from various perspectives — how instructors can be more creative to make classes student-centered, how to boost students' motivation, and how to run more effective lessons. After Ms. Ezaki's lecture, all instructors engaged seriously in the workshop activities.

We will apply what we learned in this training to our preparation classes and work hard so that all students can pass in December.

After the outbreak of COVID-19, our school promptly conducted interviews with international students to understand their economic and psychological situations, and has been continuously providing support — utilizing various social resources in response to changes in their living environments — so that students can study and live with peace of mind. This time, utilizing a grant from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), we implemented a "food" support program for economically struggling international students, providing each student with a gift card (worth 10,000 yen) and food items (worth 5,000 yen). For the food items, we took religious dietary restrictions into account and prepared 5 kg of Niigata Koshihikari rice and vegetable retort curry, among other items. Students were very pleased, and expressed their gratitude to both JASSO and the school.

We will continue to provide timely support as needed. To all our students: please be thorough in your infection prevention measures, and keep working hard with a positive and energetic attitude — each of you toward your own dreams.

On March 18th and April 2nd, 2021, we held two separate sessions in which both graduates and current students worked on creating recycled art pieces using aluminum cans. Students cut open 500ml juice and beer cans to use the aluminum sheets as a canvas, and drew pictures and wrote words using oil-based markers — scenes from their home countries, messages to their families, and other personal creations. After finishing their drawings and writing, students used a stylus to create raised and recessed textures, giving their works a three-dimensional quality and completing their pieces. The works were later displayed at the Nagoya City Museum Gallery, organized by the NPO CAN Can Art G.

Exhibition at the Nagoya City Museum Gallery

2021 Opening Ceremony The new semester has begun!! Everyone came to school in good spirits. Let's have a fun year of studying together. We look forward to seeing where you'll be in a year!

In the midst of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, ASAHI文化学院 held its 2020 graduation ceremony, and 44 graduates departed from ASAHI文化学院.

To prevent infection, we made use of the school's classrooms and the open space on the first floor, and held a handcrafted graduation ceremony organized by the faculty and staff, celebrating the graduates as they set out on a new chapter.

To all the graduates: ASAHI文化学院 is your alma mater — your home port. From this nurturing port, raise your sails high and work hard toward each of your own dreams.

The first school event of this year was New Year's calligraphy (kakizome) and the first shrine visit of the New Year (hatsumode). For the calligraphy, after learning how to hold and use the brush, everyone challenged themselves with their favorite kanji. Some students were holding a brush for the first time, yet everyone wrote diligently. Some truly wonderful works were created!

We also visited Kuragari no Mori Hachiman Shrine for the New Year pilgrimage. Thanks to the shrine's generosity, we were able to experience drawing omikuji (fortune slips), and everyone was very happy. Thank you so much. May this year be a wonderful one for all of you!! We visited Kuragari no Mori Hachiman Shrine for the New Year pilgrimage. Thanks to the shrine's generosity, we were able to experience drawing omikuji, and everyone was very happy. Thank you so much. May this year be a wonderful one for all of you!!

We went on a field trip on October 23rd. Although there was a little rain, at Bokka no Sato the students cheerfully took photos with flowers and got to watch alpacas and other animals being walked. After lunch, we visited the old town area of Takayama. In the old town, we enjoyed browsing traditional-style cute souvenir shops and eating beef skewers, soft serve ice cream, and more. This year, the spring field trip was canceled due to COVID-19 prevention measures. To make up for that, on the autumn field trip, students from different countries had fun together and were able to experience Japanese culture.

The 2020 Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test Summer Intensive Prep Course was held in three separate sessions. With participants' cooperation in temperature checks, hand sanitization, and mask wearing, and with careful attention to ventilation, we were able to implement full infection prevention measures and, thankfully, the course concluded without incident.

ASAHI文化学院 has been deepening its partnerships with vocational schools and universities, developing a diverse range of career guidance programs. In July, many faculty members from universities and vocational schools visited ASAHI文化学院 in person or connected online to enthusiastically deliver school presentations. Some students also went on school visits.

Thank you to all the teachers! We will work hard to help our students succeed!

Analyzing over a decade of past exam data! A thorough explanation of exam trends and key answer points!

An announcement for Japanese language teachers. We will be offering exam preparation sessions for the Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test.

If you are taking the exam this year, please join us!