Meiji Academy - Japanese Traditional Culture Course

Loved every minute of it!! Such a cool way to approach learning a language, this is definitely a rare school and I’m so glad I found it :) I am especially somebody who learns best through experiences, so having Japanese lessons at the same time as cultural experiences was the perfect balance for me. We were guided through many different activities that introduced the culture of Japan to us - my favourite was visiting Atago Shrine, I’ve never felt so much peace in my life… One thing I didn’t e...

Combining my interest in both the Japanese language and the culture that comes with it was what really drew me towards this course, it’s such a good idea! I was provided the opportunity to try all of the classic elements of Japanese culture you’d expect to see (wearing a kimono, tea ceremonies, festivals etc.), whilst also being taught Japanese by honestly some of the most passionate teachers I’ve met in my life. Fukuoka is also a city well worth visiting, and you’ll most likely be surprised at ...