Kanpai! Japan | Travel guide & Japanese Culture 日本語資源 - Nihongoresources.com Where do the kana come from The simple answer to this question is: "from kanji". While kanji are used as semantic symbols in modern Japanese, this hasn't always been the case, as kanji were quite often used purely for phonetic purpose, using whatever kanji was available to get the sound of the what was written down across without paying attention to the meaning of the actual kanji used. Through this use a "standard" set of kanji became used to mimic Japanese phonetics, and it is from this set that hiragana and katana were derived. Hiragana was derived from the cursive forms of kanji, and was used predominantly by women, while katakana was derived from lifing kanji compounds out of their kanji and using them as phonetic characters instead. In order to - for most - syllables show which kanji they were derived from, each kanji is show in a progressively more "relaxed" fashion. あ行 The あ column syllable derivations come from 安, 以, 宇, 衣 and 於 for あ, い, う, え and お respectively. か行 さ行 た行 な行 は行 ま行 や行 ら行 ん
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Love Land – A Quirky Korean Sex Park « Gakuranman.com – illuminating Japan Although Japan has its fair share of seedy districts, sex museums and even Penis festivals, oddly enough the first place I ended up exploring was not in the Land of the Rising Run at all. Not too far off the coast of Kyushu, about halfway towards the Korean mainland is a small island called Jeju. Hidden inside is one of the world’s best kept secrets. As should be blatantly obvious by now, this post isn’t for prudish types. Regular readers will know that I like to push the boundaries from time to time, and today is no exception. Just as the human body needs sustenance and sleep, it also demands sex. Where were we? Since the end of the Korean war the island has been a fairly popular tourist destination for honeymooning couples, who come to spread out on its many beaches and explore underground in the ancient lava tubes, a World Heritage Site. Getting over the initial excitement, we continue to walk. Strange contraptions are also littered around the park, decoratively illuminated.
JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine | Japan National Tourism Organization Teaching English in Japan Finding a teaching job in Japan So you have decided to move to Japan to teach English. It is definitely best to have a job arranged before you arrive. If you are thinking of coming to Japan and then searching for work, you will need enough money to support yourself while looking for a job. Keep in mind that if you come to Japan on a tourist visa, you are not allowed to accept employment. You must obtain a work visa first (see entry and exit requirements). Most teaching vacancies in Japan are in major cities such as Tokyo. Types of language institutes and programs The Embassy of Canada and its consulates in Japan do not maintain a list of teaching institutes. There are four main types of teaching opportunities in Japan: The JET Programme The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is operated by local authorities in cooperation with Japanese government agencies. JET hires more than 2,000 native English speakers every year to teach in Japanese schools. Conversation schools or eikaiwa Money
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Japan Tours & Travel | Sakura - The Beauty of Japanese Springtime | Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour Takato Castle ParkNagano Prefecture, Ina CityThe sakura at Tatako Castle park have been called “Tenkadaiichi no sakura”, or “The Greatest Sakura on Earth”, and the site was chosen as as one of the Japan Cherry Blossom Association's “Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots”. There are over 1,500 sakura trees growing in the park, and when they're in bloom, the entirety of Takato Castle Park takes on a soft pink hue, a unique sight different from that of more common varieties of sakura. Every April, the Takato Jyoushi Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held, which lends a delightful festive atmosphere to an already beautiful season. Come discover the essence of Japanese spring as Takato Park blossoms into a sea of pink! YoshinoyamaNara Prefecture, Yoshino TownThe sakura of Yoshinoyama (Mt. Yoshino) features over 30,000 sakura trees in 200 varieties, many of which originated in ancient Japan.
Geos Choosing an ESL school to work for is no easy task! Geos and the other monster chain schools have different compensation packages. To save you some leg-work, we've put together a comprehensive list of The Big 4's salaries, working conditions and other perks. This information was taken from their respective websites and from their recruiters answers to our queries in 2008. As always, before you sign on the dotted line, ask your recruiter detailed questions about their organization. Please read our teaching contracts page and find out what mistakes not to make! Note: Where you find red astericks on the chart, check below it for more detailed information on that line item. Geos Details 1 Geos ocassionally recruits in New York and San Francisco. General recruitment centers Toronto, Vancouver and London. 2 Geos National Holiay Information 2 consecutive days off per week. Geos' Days Off Per Year Worked Berlitz Details 3 Berlitz: Doesn't provide housing but will act as sponsor on rental applications.
iShorts - Zkrátka filmy Traditional Japanese Souvenirs You Must Buy When You Come To TOKYO | In the luggage – Tokyo travel guide book What do you buy for souvenirs when you visit Japan? Shiroi Koibito or green tea flavor snacks? Today, I would like to introduce 2 perfect items for souvenirs only can buy it here in Tokyo!! Let’s check it out!! Ginza Kikunoya Ginza Kikunoya is a Japanese traditional confection (wagashi) shop established in 1890. “Fukiyose” is mixed of traditional Japanese dry Wagashi, such as “Kompeito”, “Rakugan”, rice cracker, Japanese cookies etc., and all their products they are valuable about “Wa.” This is standard items, “Registered trademark Fukiyose Special Can JAPAN (small can).” It is the can Japanese season Wagashi are scattered around Fuji mountain. “Registered trademark Fukiyose Heart Biyori” is also standard item and the package is designed by illustrator, Uni Ota. This is also unique Fukiyose you can not miss! It is seasonal Autumn can, “Registered trademark Fukiyose Fukuro(owl).” Price ① Registered trademark Fukiyose Special Can JAPAN (small can) 2,500yen(tax excluded） Ginza Kikunoya 大家好！