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The Sango service is tops. The staff is very friendly, with everyone greeting you with "Irasshaimase" (with correct pronunciation, at that) as soon as you enter the restaurant. The Japanese manager is always on top of things, actively supervising the kitchen and taking the time to go around the dining area to see if the customers... <read more>

The "Period of the Warring States" (Sengoku) is one of the most fascinating eras in the history of Japan. It is the pinnacle of the age of the samurai. The period contains many stories of glory, honor, and tragedy, as well as many famous samurai personalities such as Oda Nobunaga, Takeda Shingen, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. <read more>

Thank you for joining us and having fun in celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Japinoy.com. For those who were not able to come, there will still be a next anniversary. ^_^ <Click Me>

Woohoo! This year's Open House of the Nihongo Center/PIJLC was the best ever! Since the first time I attended the Open House in 2004, this is the first time I encountered such a big crowd at school. Tons of activities for the visitors too like Origami, aikido, sumo (!), film showing, kimono no kitsuke (kimono wearing), free <read more>

During the Tanabata, 17 years ago, seven young Japan-o-philes in UP decided to get together to form a group that will serve as a venue to to promote Japanese-related interests. This group became known as the UP Philippines Japan Friendship Club and the founding members, the Seven Samurai. Eventually, the name was changed <read more>