Japanese at Temple University

White Day (3/14) in Japan

The History of White Day in Japan On White Day, the unwritten rule is that men should return gifts to women 2-3 times the value of what they received on Valentine's Day.

2026 is the year of "Horse."

https://en-news.tuj.ac.jp/2025/10/30/temple-university-maintains-strong-rankings/

Temple University Maintains Strong Rankings in U.S. and International Surveys | News from TUJ Temple University maintained strong positions in several major international rankings. In the Carnegie Classifications this year, Temple became one of only 21 U.S. universities to hold both the highest research designation of Research-1 (R1) status and the Opportunity College and University (OCU) di...

Film “Rental Family” release date 11/21 only in theaters
Director: Hikari, Actors: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Shinji Ozeki...

“Interview with Fujiwara Sensei about JET Program (=Japan Exchange and Teaching Program)” from the Newsletter of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (MLLC) at Temple University. Click the link below to listen to it.
https://temple.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=6e2ce963-b487-4774-b994-b37f01403289

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sanae-takaichi-to-be-japan-first-female-prime-minister/

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first-ever female prime minister, and face immediate challenges Japan is set to get its first female prime minister, and conservative Sanae Takaichi will have complex political juggling to do from day-1 to keep the job.

https://japanphilly.org/event/2025-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-mukaebi/

2025 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony - Mukaebi August 9, 2025 7:30 - 9:30 PM Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (Rain date August 10th) Tickets: Participant with Lantern $40.00 | Observer without Lantern $30.00 Purchase Online Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia continues this important Shofuso tradition, to light lanterns and f

https://japanphilly.org/event/2025-obon-lantern-floating-ceremony-okuribi/

2025 Obon Lantern Floating Ceremony - Okuribi Saturday, August 16 7:30 - 9:30 PM Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (Rain Date August 17th) Tickets: Participant with Lantern $40.00 | Observer without Lantern $30.00 Purchase Online Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia continues this important Shofuso tradition, to light lanterns

https://www.japanhighlights.com/japan/top-hanabi-festivals

Top 12 Japan Fireworks Festivals in 2025: Hanabi Schedual and Dates The firework festivals in Japan are held multiple times throughout the year. Along with information about the schedule and dates, we will recommend the best viewing spots and itinerary suggestions for nearby activities to enhance your experience.

https://tokyocheapo.com/events/sumidagawa-fireworks-festival/

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025 | Tokyo Cheapo Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is the big daddy of summer fireworks festivals in Tokyo. Find out the best free viewing spots.