This is slightly off-topic but cool. There are hundreds of language schools in Tokyo, but the Idol Foreign Language Academy, which will open its doors very soon, is certainly unique. The concept of the school is based on having Japanese idols, young and cute girls who are famous to some extent (I am paraphrasing), teach you languages.

The academy will hold its opening party tomorrow in Otaku- and geek heaven Akihabara (where else) starting 7pm. Japanese idols Minami Yoshida [JP, pictured] and Hinata Ise [JP] will be there in the flesh.

And besides throwing parties every Monday, you can really learn English and Japanese at the academy (from idols), meaning the school is a serious brick-and-mortar institution.

No virtual lessons have been announced yet, which means bad news if you’re an Otaku not living in Tokyo.

Tags: Japan, News by Serkan Toto
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Before we introduced Air Yakiniku (Air BBQ), now it is holier, Air Sampai (Air Worship) to a famous Kiyomizu Temple at ancient capital Kyoto.

Bilingual (Japanese with English subtext) Flash site offers you a virtual tour to and around Kiyomizu-Dera (temple) anytime from anywhere around the world.

The narrator guides you necessary religious rituals, such like proper bowing,

She also suggest you to squat appropriately in front of your PC to become tired as if you are really climbing approach road.

In the Japanese narration, by unknown reason, English originated Japanese words are pronounced in original English way, which makes it very funny for Japanese speakers.

After going through whole routes, you may be able to feel why Japanese says “to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu” when they mean “to take the plunge”.

Tags: Japan, Joke by Akky Akimoto
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