Ten Reasons Why Japan's Schools Are Spectacular
Term starts at the beginning of April The start of the school year coincides with the first bloom of spring, so dramatically marked in Japan by the appearance of the sakura cherry blossom.
Schools - Is It Time For a Change?
Welcome to Professional Santa Claus School!
It turns out there's a whole school in Michigan that trains Santas where you can learn some sign language, some dance moves, some vocal techniques, and some mannerisms. This is what it takes to be Santa!
Joke: The New School
Finally, at the insistence of a family friend, they decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school. After the first day, the boy's parents were surprised when he walked in after school with a stern, focused and very determined expression on his face.
They Have Some Really Whimsical Buses in Japan.
School authorities in Japan have learned a thing or two about kids. For one, they learned that kids are much happier to go to school when it's in one of these school buses!
The Surprising History of School Summer Vacations
This video reveals the real reason why there's no school in the summer.
There Are Exquisite, Colorful Trees Growing in Japan...
Japan is more than Japanese culture, it is also a land of unspeakable natural beauty. A big part of that fact is the marvelous and beautiful trees that grow in the land of the rising sun. Let's have a look and see some of the most gorgeous ones.
Joke: The Sunday School Teacher
She said she taught Sunday school. Now I never had me a Christian girl, but I'm open-minded so I took her to dinner. On the way, I lit a joint and asked her if she puffs. "Oh heaven's no, what would I tell my Sunday school children?" I said okay, not everyone's idea of a good time.
Joke: A Senator at a Primary School
A senator is visiting a primary school. In one class, he asks the students if anyone can give him an example of a "tragedy." One little boy stands up and offers, "If my best friend who lives next door is playing in the street when a car came by and killed him, that would be a tragedy."
Adorable - Japan's Biggest Cat Café!
There's a huge cat café in Tokyo, Japan, that's just too cute to be true! This relaxing and cute place is located in Kabukicho, in the Shinjuku area of the Japanese capital. Here you can see over 30 varieties of cats and sip on some coffee or read a book surrounded by cute felines.
15 Incredible Images of Real Life on Japan's Streets
Japan’s natural beauty is beyond question, but this nation also showcases some extraordinary beauty in the most ordinary urban locations. Whether uber-modern and high-tech or traditional and quaint, Japan’s street life is bustling with vivid splendor and color.
New From Japan - The Owl Cafes!
Apparently these owl cafes are becoming more popular in Japan, with more than 40 of this owl cafes open in Tokyo alone!. Beyond the actual theme, actual domesticated owls of various species live there and have their fun with the visitors, from being petted to standing on one's head.
Learn With a Smile: A Funny History of Japan
This video offers just that - a full history of Japan with a really funny twist to the way things are presented. Don't blink - you might miss something! If you've ever wanted a crash course in Japanese history without it being too dull - this is the perfect video for you.
Are These Schools the Most Unusual In the Entire World?
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Children Rebuilding Japan - Beautiful!
Last year Japan was hit a very hard blow by earthquakes and tsunami, not to mention the damage caused by the radiation leaks from their Nuclear plants. This was not only a physical blow nut also a mental one.
Some Kids Have a Long Walk to School...
So the next time your kids complain about going to school, show them what other children in other parts of the world do just for the chance to get an education. This is their daily path to get to school.
Joke: Little Johnny and the Sunday School Teacher
A Sunday School teacher decided to quiz her students about what they learned that year. Sunday School Teacher: Okay class... who can tell me what are some different names used when talking about God? Little Johnny: Hallowed! Sunday School Teacher: Hallowed? How did you get that as an answer?
Japan in 600,000 Mega-Pixel - Amazing!
Japan in 600,000 Mega-Pixel - Amazing! photography, panorama, Japan, super zoom, Tokyo An Incredible Panorama of 600,000 MP!
This Elementary School Test is Driving Adults Crazy!
There are many things we learn at school. After all, it's 12 years of daily learning. But if you think you've retained everything since then, you're probably mistaken. The years go by and the flexible brain becomes a little less so, and we forget those things they made us learn.... Or DO we?
Joke: Mr. Putin Goes to School
Putin Goes to School joke One day Vladimir Putin arrived at an elementary school...
See How Japan's Nature Changes with the Seasons
Nature is truly beautiful and vast, as these stunning photos, taken in Japan show. Kunito Imai is a nature photographer in Tokyo, who photographs nature in Japan. Imai uses the 'less is more' approach when taking photos. These photos depict the purest forms of nature in Japan.
This Floating Airport in Japan is an Engineering Marvel
The Kansai International Airport in Japan is a unique engineering marvel. It is built on a man-made island, and it is the size of two and a half thousand football fields. It’s estimated that more than 10,000 workers were involved in the construction of this incredible structure.
9 Practical Back-to-School DIY Ideas For Your Kids
As vacations draw to an end, tackling back-to-school preparations becomes a priority for parents with kids.
These Photos From Japan Are Pure Magic and Color
One day, she and her friends, on a whim, bought tickets to Japan during the cherry blossom season – known as Hanami in Japanese. Japan is an absolutely amazing country, and during this time, it turns into a pink fairy tale. Below are some of the stunning photos that she took on her trip.
