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Learn Japan SCETA JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE...for everyone!

留学、旅行、アメリカの事なら、私に? If Japanese culture or language interests you and you want to learn more, contact me.

Whatever your special interests or learning goal I can assist you:

“The Japanese language classes go way too fast!”

“Can anyone tell me how to travel inexpensively and safely in Japan?”

“Where can I learn to cook authentic Japanese food?”

“I want to understand phrases and songs from my favorite Anime!”

When I was teaching in classroom settings, I found that many students had concerns

. They wanted more personalized instruction that would better match their individual interests and allow them to learn at their own pace. This is why began offering private lessons. Japan is very different from America in both language and culture. Learning to speak or how to live there can be confusing and even overwhelming to anyone who was not born and raised in Japan. I have been successful in meeting the needs and special interests of my student/clients and can provide customized sessions in many specialized areas including Food, Anime, Manga, Literature study, Etiquette, Poetry Writing, Everyday Living, Tourism and Travel, etc.

「アメリカへ行って英語を身につけたい。」　そう思ったことありませんか？　でも「留学したのに全然英語が出来ない人が多いからなぁ」と躊躇しているなら、是非一度ご連絡下さい。　私自身の経験を活かして、留学、英語学校、観光旅行など、ご希望に合わせて心のこもったお手伝いをさせて頂きます。

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Kabuki is a traditional Japanese style of drama that is still very popular today, not only among Japanese people but als...
12/09/2017
歌舞伎 – Kabuki

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese style of drama that is still very popular today, not only among Japanese people but also with tourists from other countries. In Kabuki, all the roles--even female ones--are played by men. In the Middle Ages women also played in Kabuki, but that raised some problems. So it was decided to stick to male actors only, and this became one of Kabuki's distinguishing features. [ 72 more words ]

http://www.learnjapan.co/kabuki/

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese style of drama that is still very popular today, not only among Japanese people but also with tourists from other countries. In Kabuki, all the roles–even fe…

The “tori” or rooster is one of the 12 signs of the oriental zodiac. Each November you can purchase a special rake at f...
12/09/2017
酉の市 – Tori no Ichi 2017

The “tori” or rooster is one of the 12 signs of the oriental zodiac. Each November you can purchase a special rake at fairs (called 酉の市 or “Tori no Ichi”) that are held at several shrines in Japan. People believe that these special rakes gather luck for business. The rakes vary in size from just a few-inches to 10-feet long. People say that if you want to expand your business, you should buy a bigger rake every year.

http://www.learnjapan.co/%e9%85%89%e3%81%ae%e5%b8%82-tori-no-ichi-2017/

The “tori” or rooster is one of the 12 signs of the oriental zodiac. Each November you can purchase a special rake at fairs (called 酉の市 or “Tori no Ichi”) that are held at several shrines in Japan…

Facebook reminded me that I had a Yōkai event on 11/11/16 and I remember that I was very grateful for all your support. ...
11/09/2017

Facebook reminded me that I had a Yōkai event on 11/11/16 and I remember that I was very grateful for all your support. But this year is even better. I am traveling to Japan to assist family of Miss U.S. International. When I come back I will be working for The Source Chef Fujino 10-year anniversary celebration on 11/29/17 https://dayinjapan.eventbrite.com and then presenting two panels at Anime USA on 12/9/17 https://animeusa.org Thank you very much for your support!!!

http://www.learnjapan.co/sceta-learn-japan/

In Japanese folklore Yōkai are supernatural beings of many kinds including monsters, spirits, ghosts, and demons. Some ...
10/30/2017
妖怪 – Yōkai

In Japanese folklore Yōkai are supernatural beings of many kinds including monsters, spirits, ghosts, and demons. Some of them are friendly and some of them are not. Yōkai tales have been told in Japan for at least the last 1,200 years and are still told today, and yōkai of all kinds have been pictured in ukiyo-e, scroll paintings, manga, anime, etc. One of the oldest pictures of yōkai is the demon depicted on the national treasure from the 7th century Buddhist Tamamushi Shrine.

http://www.learnjapan.co/yokai/

In Japanese folklore Yōkai are supernatural beings of many kinds including monsters, spirits, ghosts, and demons. Some of them are friendly and some of them are not. Yōkai tales have been told in…

Miss US International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pagea...
10/25/2017
Miss International Beauty Pageant

Miss US International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant. I have been teaching her Japanese language & culture to get her ready. I will travel to Japan with her family as a guide and companion. Do you want me to assist your trip to Japan as well? Yes, I love to! Please contact me! SCETA Japan Center

http://www.learnjapan.co/miss-international-beauty-pageant/

Miss US International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant. I have been teaching her Japanese language & culture to get her read…

Miss U.S. International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pag...
10/17/2017
Miss U.S. International

Miss U.S. International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant. I have taught her Japanese etiquette, culture and language. She learns everything very quickly. She is extremely beautiful, smart and sweet. She is ready for Japan and the pageant. Ganbatte, Shanel san!!!

http://www.learnjapan.co/miss-us-international/

Miss U.S. International 2017 is Shanel James from Maryland. She is going to Japan for the Miss International Beauty Pageant. I have taught her Japanese etiquette, culture and language. She learn…

The Bonin flying fox (オガサワラオオコウモリ) is endemic to Japan and has been found in a few islands of Ogasawara (known as the Bo...
10/13/2017
Bonin Flying Fox

The Bonin flying fox (オガサワラオオコウモリ) is endemic to Japan and has been found in a few islands of Ogasawara (known as the Bonin Islands in English). The Bonin flying fox is called Ogasawara Ookōmori in Japanese. Oo means “big” and kōmori means a “bat.” Needless to say, an ookōmori is bigger than a regular kōmori (its body is about 9 inches long), but also ookōmori eat fruits whereas kōmori normally eat small insects. [ 60 more words ]

http://www.learnjapan.co/bonin-flying-fox/

The Bonin flying fox (オガサワラオオコウモリ) is endemic to Japan and has been found in a few islands of Ogasawara (known as the Bonin Islands in English). The Bonin flying fox is called Ogasawara Ookōmori i…

The custom of tipping is not common in Japan as it is in the U.S. While you can tip a personal driver, photographer, or...
10/06/2017
Tipping in Japan

The custom of tipping is not common in Japan as it is in the U.S. While you can tip a personal driver, photographer, or tour guide if you use these during a visit to Japan, you do not routinely tip the service staff in restaurants, hotels, etc. Indeed many businesses (including hospitals, and hotels) have a policy against their staff accepting tips. [ 161 more words ]

http://www.learnjapan.co/tipping-in-japan/

The custom of tipping is not common in Japan as it is in the U.S. While you can tip a personal driver, photographer, or tour guide if you use these during a visit to Japan, you do not routinely ti…

Maneki-neko is a Japanese lucky charm of a cat and is also called “beckoning cat” in English. Today it is well known in...
10/01/2017
招き猫 – Maneki Neko

Maneki-neko is a Japanese lucky charm of a cat and is also called “beckoning cat” in English. Today it is well known in many countries all over the world and is found in stores and businesses. Maneki means an “invitation” and neko is a “cat” in Japanese. It is called maneki-neko because the cat’s grooming pose when it holds up its paw to its ear resembles an inviting gesture in Japanese culture. [ 111 more words ]

http://www.learnjapan.co/maneki-neko/

Maneki-neko is a Japanese lucky charm of a cat and is also called “beckoning cat” in English. Today it is well known in many countries all over the world and is found in stores and businesses. Ma…

Many people love Japanese food in the U.S., but most of us don’t know the dos and don’ts of Japanese table manners. Let...
09/28/2017
Japanese Table Manners

Many people love Japanese food in the U.S., but most of us don’t know the dos and don’ts of Japanese table manners. Let’s learn proper Japanese etiquette.

http://www.learnjapan.co/japanese-table-manners/

Many people love Japanese food in the U.S., but most of us don’t know the dos and don’ts of Japanese table manners. Let’s learn proper Japanese etiquette.

Marimo literally means an “algae ball” in Japanese. A marimo is a colony of thread-like algae that naturally takes on a...
09/18/2017
マリモ – Marimo

Marimo literally means an “algae ball” in Japanese. A marimo is a colony of thread-like algae that naturally takes on a ball-like shape due to the action of water currents in certain lakes. Marimo grows just like any water plant, but once it reaches about a foot in diameter, it falls apart and the whole process starts over. Today marimo are found not only in Japan, but also in some lakes of Iceland, the USA, Europe, and Australia. [ 72 more words ]

http://www.learnjapan.co/marimo/

Marimo literally means an “algae ball” in Japanese. A marimo is a colony of thread-like algae that naturally takes on a ball-like shape due to the action of water currents in certain lakes. Marim…

Tomorrow is Tanabata (for details, please visit www.learnjapan.co) People say that wishes on Tanabata will come true. So...
07/06/2016

Tomorrow is Tanabata (for details, please visit www.learnjapan.co) People say that wishes on Tanabata will come true. So let's make a wish together!

My Tanabata arrangement with a lucky bamboo since I don't have a bamboo tree.If you want to know more about Tanabata, pl...
07/05/2016

My Tanabata arrangement with a lucky bamboo since I don't have a bamboo tree.

If you want to know more about Tanabata, please visit www.learnjapan.co

Happy 4th everyone! Here is a special offer from SCETA Learn Japan. If you are interested in Japanese language, you can ...
07/04/2016

Happy 4th everyone! Here is a special offer from SCETA Learn Japan. If you are interested in Japanese language, you can join us this Wednesday 6-6:50pm at SCETA Japan Center in College Park, MD. This is an absolute beginner class. There is no registration fee or anything else. You pay $0!!! Offer ends as soon as seats are filled.

Please send me a personal message through Facebook if you are interested.

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06/07/2016

Hello! How are you doing? I hope you are doing great. I have changed the name of this page. It’s still my page under SCETA; Sugiyama Consulting for Education and Travel Abroad, but I want to name it something that is more self-explanatory so that it will emphasize what I do. Thank you.

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