Hanife Kenesari
from Turkey
| Selected course | Long-term, Integrated-studies course |
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| After graduation | I came back to Istanbul and am working now. |
| At Kyoto minsai, I enjoyed studing with my friends, who were good rivals of me, and thanks to that, my Japanese skills improved really quickly. Also when you have troubles in life, the teachers and Senpai will help you, so there’s nothing to worry about! Feel relaxed and come to Kyoto Minsai. |
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Q & A
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What were difficult things in life in Japan?
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As you can imagine, Japanese people’s impression on foreigners. That said, they will be very open once they understand you. It is up to you to make it.
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What did you do on weekends?
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On weekends, I went traveling, joined cultural events together with Japanese members of our club, and so on. I also volunteered help for events of Valentine’s day!
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Are there any Japanese manga, books, or TV dramas you like?
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Everything! (Lol)
Yoko Endo
from Mexico
| Selected course | Long-term, Integrated-studies course |
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| After graduation | I started to work in Japan |
Q & A
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What were difficult things in life in Japan?
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Stereotypical prejudice and bad images caused by some foreigners who do not keep rules.
Let’s follow the rules of Japan!
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What did you do on weekends?
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On weekends, I went to bars or restaurants, visit sightseeing spots in Kyoto, and stroll through the downtown.
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Are there any Japanese manga, books, or TV dramas you like?
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TV drama “1 Litre no Namida” and anime “Fullmetal Alchemist” are my favorites!
Meril
from Germany
| Selected course | Integrated-studies course |
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| ●Good points of Kyoto Minsai The staff very kindly helped me when I had troubles, and the classes were really a lot of fun! ●Advice for those who wish to study in Japan Studying Japanese is challenging, but it comes with enjoyment. If you study the essentials of Japanese before coming to Japan, you will be able to learn more deeply! |
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What are difficult things in life in Japan?
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It’s still hard for me to understand everything about the custom of Japan…!
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What do you do on weekends?
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I often see my friends, visit various sightseeing spots, etc.
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Are there any Japanese manga, books, or TV dramas you like?
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I like many anime, but especially “One piece” is my favorite!
Xavier Christian Riehl
from France
| Selected course | Short-term, 4-week course |
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| Age | 30 years old |
| ●What were good things about erolling in the short-term course of Kyoto Minsai? The teachers’ were good in teaching. I was able to ask questions when I was uncertain about grammer. ●Could you please give some advice for those who plan to study in Japan on short-term? Short-term course will provide good opportunities for those who are interested in Japan and Japanese language. Not only can you study Japanese, but experience life in Japan, so although it is for a short period, you can test yourself if you can understand Japnanese. Based on this, you can consider whether you should continue to study Japanese or not. |
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What did you enjoy in the short-term course?
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I enjoyed meeting people from various countries and visiting different sightseeing spots with them every Friday.
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Please tell us your favorite sightseeing spot.
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It’s not a sightseeing spot, but “Nama yatsuhashi making” was my favorite.
Anna Christa Maria Baumgarten-thron
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Uta Ingeborg Werner-petersen
from Germany
| Selected course | Short-term, 4-week course |
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| Age | 60 years old・70 years old |
| We are friends, enrolled together. ●What were good things about erolling in the short-term course of Kyoto Minsai? The school provides practical lessons in a small-sized class. The attendee’s knowledge about Japanese is ranged, but classes are well organized. The study was challenging, but the school’s atmosphere was warming and friendly. ●Could you please give some advice for those who plan to study in Japan on short-term? If you would like to study Japanese, do not be decieved by words saying you can learn it easily, or just have fun and you will learn it, as this will not make your Japanese studies succeed. Open your mind, and have courage to familialize yourself with Japanese culture and arts. When nescessary, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Japanese people will always help you. |
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What did you enjoy in the short-term course?
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To study together with classmates of different countries and ages
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Please tell us your favorite sightseeing spot.
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Kiyomizu-dera temple and Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine. It was surprising to see how many people were visiting there.
※Ryu (right) . The person on the left is our teacher.
Ryu Je Yoon
from South Korea
| Selected course | Short-term, 10-week course |
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| Age | 20 years old |
| ●What were good things about erolling in the short-term course of Kyoto Minsai? The classes had soft and warm atmosphere and I was able to enjoy but still focused on the lessons. ●Could you please give some advice for those who plan to study in Japan on short-term? In classes at Kyoto Minsai, the more actively you study, the more things you will able to learn. Study hard and improve your Japanese skills. |
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What did you enjoy in the short-term course?
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I enjoyed talking about a variety of topics with people from different countries. I also had good relations with teachers and I learned a lot of things about Japan from them.
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What do you do on weekends?
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Since I am a student of pottery at Kyoto City University of Arts, I spend my weekends on studying.