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Sessions in 2021
Below are examples of just some of the sessions held by J-YAP IUSP in 2021.
Exam

JLPT N2: Learn from an Official Invigilator

Teacher: Yukie Yagioka

An intensive 6-part course for students interested in sitting the N2 level of the JLPT. In addition to covering the different skill areas and tips for the exam itself, this course included a mock exam.

Researching and Writing

JLPT N3 Intensive Course

Teachers: Hiroe Okamoto & Yumiko Schumacher

A 6-part course for students interested in sitting the N3 level of the JLPT, covering all different skill areas of the exam and introducing students to exam tips and techniques.

Japanese Lanterns

Let's Speak Japanese | Yumiko Schumacher

Teacher: Yumiko Schumacher

A Lower Intermediate course aimed at improving speaking skills through discussion of a variety of topics.

Small Street in Japan

Practical Japanese

Teacher: Hiroe Okamoto

An Upper Intermediate course in which students tried out various situations they may encounter in Japan, e.g. looking for work, making friends and finding accommodation.

Japanese Tree Blossoms

Riko-chan House

Teacher: Riko Sherratt

An Upper Intermediate level interactive conversation class giving students the opportunity to put their Japanese into practice whilst developing their understanding of Japan.

Japanese Books

Yagioka Seminar

Teacher: Yukie Yagioka

A Lower Intermediate course focusing on deepening students' Japanese knowledge and understanding through topics related to their own hobbies, interests and more.

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Careers Talk - A Career in the Foreign Office: What is it really like to be a diplomat?

An event in collaboration with Regent's University London and Keele University in which Ms Carolyn Davidson, the British Consul-General designate in Osaka, Japan, discussed her career in the Foreign Office.

Dive

Pursuing Life & Work in Japan: Grasping Opportunities both in Japan & Overseas

SOAS graduate and Okinawan dive shop owner Amy Dunn joined J-YAP IUSP to introduce her career path so far, outlining her personal route to finding long-term work and a life in Japan.

Meeting Room Business

JET Interview Advice Session

Speakers: Emma Crampton-Thomas, Rachael Page and Jess Williams

A session in which three formers JETs offered general advice for those preparing for JET interivews.

Typing on a Computer

Careers: Finance, Cyber Security, Creative Industries and More!

Speakers: Kyle Hamilton and Shaojie Tu (Jet)

Two University of Edinburgh MA Japanese graduates joined J-YAP IUSP to discuss their career paths to date, inlcuding work in numerous different countries and several different areas.

Tokyo

Careers Talk: JET, Work in Japan & Beyond

Speakers: Alexia Betancourt, Alex Boorman and James McGuirk

An event at which three speakers introduced their experiences of working in Japan, including on the JET Programme, as well as in the UK following time in Japan.

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Matcha & Chadō

Teacher: Natsumi Perera

An introductory session to matcha and Japanese tea ceremony, including a chance for students to try making their own matcha.

Red Leaves

Shaberiba Language Exchange

Language exchange with Japanese university students.

2020 Sessions (Post Trial Period)
Below are examples of just some of the sessions held by J-YAP IUSP from October to December, 2020.
Person Drawing Anime Sketch

Japanese Used in Anime

*More info coming soon*

Japanese Characters

Let's Speak Japanese | Kazumi Tanaka

*More info coming soon*

Maneki-neko

Introduction to Japanese Linguistics

*More info coming soon*

Japanese Lanterns

Let's Speak Japanese | Yumiko Schumacher

*More info coming soon*

Japanese Tree Blossoms

Riko-chan House

*More info coming soon*

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Noh Drama Workshops

*More info coming soon*

Red Leaves

Shaberiba Language Exchange

Language exchange with Japanese university students.

Typing on a Typewriter

Natsumi Sōseki's Kokoro

*More info coming soon*

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Explore the World of Ee-kanji, English-Kanji!

A chance to explore the world of Ee-kanji, English-kanji, a new form of fine art created by a Japanese calligrapher.

Cat Stretching on Sheets

Japanese Vocab & Expressions

*More info coming soon*

Trial Period Sessions (July 2020)
日本の小さな通り

Double Lecture Series on Japanese Characters

Impactful use of Japanese characters「インパクトのある日本語の文字の使い方」

Mystery of missing kana characters in Japanese Gojū-on 「消えたひらがなの謎」

グループディスカッション

Discussion Sessions

Online discussion with Japanese university students covering topics including:

  • Liability of internet information users

  • Racial discrimination

  • Let's talk about Japan!

グループディスカッション

Shaberiba (Talk Room)

Free conversation: participants bring their own topics

Blue and White Eggs

Reading in Japanese

Reading topic: tamagotchi

提灯

Double Lecture Series: Japanese Dialect & Tsugaru-ben

Japanese Dialect lecture「日本語の方言」

Tsugaru-ben demonstration「津軽弁講座」

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Kabuki in Japan and Abroad

A general introduction to kabuki and how it is adapting to new audiences, both in Japan and abroad.

夏のプールパーティー

J-YAP IUSP Trial Completion Party

Online social gathering!

Below is a summary of the sessions held by J-YAP IUSP during the project trial period.
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