February 21, 2011 in A student life, Sekaione Press by adminsekaione

A student life in Japan : Fiscal year in Japan

After the New Year, here comes the New Fiscal Year

Hello dear friends, I guess you must be disappointed by my long silence. I would like to start by apologizing for not writing on this blog for a whole month. However, I guess those in Japan will be more understanding since they are probably going through the same thing: a transition phase.

April being the beginning of the fiscal year in Japan, not only the Government but also companies and universities go through a transitional period the first 3 months of the year. For students like me it means the end of a school year along with final exams and multiple papers to write. It also means Spring break is right around the corner. Read more »

January 12, 2011 in A student life by adminsekaione

A student life in Japan : New Year

Dear Friends,

Long time huhhh. Yes as you all know, the end of December is one of the busiest time of the year for most people around world and I am no exception. The end of December also means the holiday’s season, the one season in which people share greetings cards and gifts all around the Globe.

In Japan, December is known for its nengaj? (new year’s greeting postcards) , Oseibo ( end of year gifts) and Osechi-ry?ri (traditional Japanese New Year foods.) Read more »

December 8, 2010 in A student life by adminsekaione

A student life in Japan: My love for tempura

Hi friends. Last week I was quite busy and couldn’t write on my blog. Thank you for your feedbacks and as many people requested I will start writing my articles in both English and French very soon. Today let’s talk about Japanese FOOD.

The best way to trick me out of my house on a week-end is to invite me for some TEMPURA and I guess all my Japanese friends know that by now. I love TEMPURA and it’s definitely my favorite Japanese dish if you want to know. Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood and vegetables that have been battered and deep fried according to the Wikipedia. I prefer Shrimp Tempura out of all and as long as it is “Oishiiiiii (good) Read more »

November 25, 2010 in A student life by adminsekaione

A student life in Japan : Matsuri or Festivals

Hello, everyone.

I was so happy to see all your comments and suggestions on my last post. It has encouraged me so much that I decided to write more. Today I will share with you pictures and good time I had going to festivals all summer long here in Japan

Matsuri which means Festivals or Holidays in Japanese, are celebrated all over Japan every year. The Matsuri season starts at the beginning of summer and goes all the way to the end of autumn in some towns. Almost every city in Japan has at least one festival a year. Lately foreigners living in Japan have been organizing their own festivals as well. Those are my favorite festivals by far, and this year I have been to the African Festival, the Jamaican Festival, the Brasilian Festival and the Global Festival just to name a few. Read more »

November 18, 2010 in A student life by adminsekaione

A student life in Japan : Introduction

Hi everyone,

My name is Aminata but friends call me Ami-Chan, Ami as in “Friend” in French 

I think my name says a whole lot about my character so I like to think of myself as a cheerful and friendly person which doesn’t stop me from being a hardworking and strong willed young lady.

I came to Japan 5 years ago through Wospro Japan which still guides me through the different steps of my student life here in Japan. I studied Japanese for two full years in Kanrin Japanese School, Yokohama. Read more »