Yu Language Honolulu Center

Wishing everyone a wonderful year in 2026!
Although belated, we sincerely ask for your continued support of Yu Language Honolulu Center this year as well.

令和八年
This year corresponds to Reiwa 8 in the Japanese calendar. The kanji for “eight” (八) spreads outward at the bottom, symbolizing “suehirogari,” which represents prosperity and success in the future. It is considered an auspicious number. We hope this year will be even more fruitful and happy for all of you🥰

【🎨 Award Announcement: 1st Hawaii High School Illustration Contest 📢】
The five award-winning works have already been selected, and we sincerely appreciate all the students who submitted their wonderful artwork✨

🏆 Award Winners (Their Schools) 🏆
Grand Prize: Waipahu High School
Excellence Award: Waiakea High School
OSCD Award: Mililani High School
Judges’ Award: Moanalua High School
YuLA Award: University Laboratory School

The five award-winning works will be exhibited at the Japan Education Fair on August 30 and 31.
In addition, the other 21 nominated works will also be showcased, and fair visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the “Audience Choice Award🎓.”

Furthermore, the five winners and the Audience Choice Award winner will be honored at the award ceremony on August 31 (Sun) at 4:00 pm 🏅.
The award-winning works can also be viewed on our school website.

https://honolulu.yula.jp/
Come and vote for your favorite illustration!📢

📢Japan Education Fair Announcement
📅Date & Time: August 30 (Sat) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm/ August 31 (Sun) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Are you interested in becoming an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan?

Do you want to learn more about ALT opportunities?

Representatives from Heart Corporation will be joining the Japan Education fair to provide information for those of you who are looking to work in Japan from Hawaii!

・Interested in becoming an ALT?
・Want to know more about ALT programs?
・Studying Japanese (or have studied it) and want to use your skills to build a career?
・Dream of working in Japan?

If so, come to the fair and talk to the representatives!
To all potential ALTs—why not start your career in Japan?

Website:
https://heart-school.jp/en/

【🎓 Announcement: Japan Education Fair in Honolulu 📢】
The Japan Education Fair will be held in Honolulu on August 30 (Sat) and August 31 (Sun).
This is a valuable opportunity to meet representatives from Japanese universities and vocational schools and receive information directly.

During the fair, visitors will also have the chance to vote for the “Audience Choice Award🎨” of the 1st Hawaii High School students Illustration Contest 2025.
We look forward to your visit and participation in selecting your favorite artwork✨

📅Date & Time: August 30 (Sat) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm / August 31 (Sun) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm🥰

High School Students Illustration Contest 2025

【Deadline Extended!!】
The submission deadline for the illustration contest has been extended! Originally scheduled from April 1st to May 31st, the new deadline is now June 25th. Don’t miss your chance to participate🎨

Within just one month since we started accepting applications, we have already received many wonderful submissions from students at various high schools💯💯💯

Thank you very much☺☺☺

There are about seven weeks left until the deadline! We look forward to receiving your submissions!🔥

【Hawaii Illustration Contest 2025】
We have published the application form for the Illustration Contest on our website! We look forward to receiving your applications 🎨

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There are two ways to apply. Please choose your preferred method:

【Submit via Google Form】 ※Recommended for its simplicity
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWovaMFWme_l-EfhbAUThz6kN6_LUG4f2Nm3lkklx7_W_FMw/viewform?usp=dialog

【Submit via Email】
① Please include the following in the main text and attach the data.
1.Name:Please write your full name (first and last name).
2.Pen Name (optional)
3.Email Address
4.High School Name
5.Grade (as of the application date)
6.Age (as of the application date)
7.Artwork Title
8.Description and Comments (50 words or less)
9.Drawing Environment (materials, software, etc. used)
10.Do you read and agree with the policy?

②[Important] Please review the privacy policy via the link below.
Note: By submitting your application, you are deemed to have agreed to the policy, so please ensure you review it in advance.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1m6CLv6VzAN7Hx3jvvPjRBBnciEHJNh/view?usp=drive_link

Visit our website to find the easy application process🌍
https://honolulu.yula.jp/now-open%e3%80%90application-form%e3%80%91/

★To apply for the contest🎨
Submit your application via Google Forms or email. The application form will be available on the website at the end of March. We look forward to receiving applications from high school students.

🔗: https://honolulu.yula.jp/
✉: [email protected]

★イラストコンテスト応募方法🎨
グーグルフォームより応募
※Gmail アドレスが必要です。
メールでも応募はできます。

応募フォームは3月末に公開します🔥

Yu Language Group visited high schools with Yamada-sensei from Osaka Sogo College of Design!

At some schools, we conducted a bookmark workshop and provided information about our schools, studying abroad, and this year's illustration contest!

THANK YOU✨
Moanalua High School
Pearl City High School
Nānākuli High School

We look forward to seeing you again!

🌈Yu Language Group conducted a workshop on しおり (bookmarks) at high schools on Oahu!

THANK YOU✨
Kalaheo High School
Waipahu High School

The students drew their favorite kanji and illustrations on bookmarks.

With your favorite bookmarks, do you enjoy studying even harder?😏

We are looking forward to seeing you again!

🌈We not only teach at our Japanese language school, but we also visit high schools to conduct activities and workshops that allow students to experience Japanese culture!

🌈Yu Language Group conducted a workshop on しおり (bookmarks) at high schools on Oahu! THANK YOU✨ Kalaheo High School Waipahu High School The students drew their favorite kanji and illustrations on bookmarks. With your favorite bookmarks, do you enjoy studying even harder?😏 We are looking forward to seeing you again! 🌈We not only teach at our Japanese language school, but we also visit high schools to conduct activities and workshops that allow students to experience Japanese culture! #ificouldspeakjapanese #schoolfeedback #ハワイで日本語 #日本語 #日本文化 #漢字 #日本語復習 #ひらがな #カタカナ #japanese #kanji #japaneseculture #katakana #hiragana #japanesereviewlesson #studyjapaneseinHawaii #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #JapanesePhrase #studyingjapanese

🏆Let's go for the Grand Prize🏆
💡1st Hawaii High School Student Illustration Contest💡

Purpose: To promote international exchange between Japan and Hawaii through anime, manga, and illustrations, and to support the career development of high school students in Hawaii.

Organizer: Licenseacademy Hawaii LLC
Cooperating: Osaka Sogo College of Design, Yu Language Honolulu Center

Eligibility:
High school students currently enrolled in a high school in Hawaii as of March 1, 2025

Application Period:
April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Announcement of Winning Works
(Grand Prize, Excellence Award, etc.):
July 1, 2025 (On the Yu Language Honolulu Center website)

Public Voting:
August 30-31, 2025 (at the Japan Study Abroad Fair)
Announcement of Public Voting Award: August 31, 2025

Happy Hinamatsuri！
素敵なひな祭りをお過ごしださい🎎

3月3日は『ひなまつり』ですね🎎 March 3rd is "Hinamatsuri". It is known as a festival to wish for the healthy growth and well-being of children. it's also called "Momo no Sekku" (Peach Festival), originating from the belief that peach blossoms bloom around this time in the lunar calendar and that peaches have the power to ward off evil spirits. At Yu International Cultural Academy in Tokyo, a seven-tiered display of hina dolls is set up. The weather in Tokyo is snowy. Unlike the recent warm days that felt like Hawaii, winter seems to have returned. Whether you are in Hawaii or in Japan, have a wonderful Hinamatsuri! #ひなまつり #hinamatsuri #ificouldspeakjapanese #ハワイで日本語 #日本語 #日本文化 #漢字 #日本語復習 #ひらがな #カタカナ #japanese #kanji #japaneseculture #katakana #hiragana #japanesereviewlesson #studyjapaneseinHawaii #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japanesephrase #studyingjapanese #studyinjapan