Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)
Would you like to immerse yourself in Japanese and connect with other Japanese teachers?
Languages
Workshop
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Teacher
45 minutes
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Online
Nationwide
Ministry funded
Overview
Join our monthly 45-minute online sessions to engage in casual conversations with fellow Japanese language teachers and Chisato Yoshioka, our Japanese National Language Adviser. In 2025, our theme is Japanese Anime and Manga! Each session will highlight well-known anime and manga from various genres. Whether you’re already a fan, curious to explore, or completely new to anime and manga, this monthly online workshop series offers fresh insights and practical ideas for teaching.
About the course
When: Monthly at 4pm - 4.45pm
Where: Online - Zoom link will be sent once registrations are accepted
- February session: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Registrations open on 22 January and close on 3 February 2025
Genre for February: Showa-Era Anime and Manga. For example: "Sazae-san," "Astro Boy," and more.
- March session: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Registrations open on 10 February and close on 3 March 2025
Genre for March: Anime and Manga for Kids. For example: "Doraemon," "Anpanman," "Chibi Maruko-chan," "Pokémon," and more.
- April session: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Registrations open on 10 March and close on 31 March 2025
Genre for April: The World of Studio Ghibli. For example: "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," “Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea,” and more.
- May session: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Registrations open on 7 April and close on 5 May 2025
Genre for May: Sports Anime and Manga. For example: "Haikyu!!," "Slam Dunk," "Captain Tsubasa," "Yowamushi Pedal," and more.
- June session: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Registrations open on 12 May and close on 2 June 2025
Genre for June: Adventure Anime and Manga. For example: "One Piece," "Hunter x Hunter," "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,” and more.
- August session: Wednesday 6 August 2025
Registrations open on 9 June and close on 4 August 2025
Genre for August: Historical Anime and Manga. For example: "Golden Kamuy," "Rurouni Kenshin," "Vagabond," and more.
- September session: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Registrations open on 11 August and close on 1 September 2025
Genre for September: Mystery and Suspense Anime and Manga. For example: "Death Note," "Detective Conan," "Monster," and more.
- October session: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Registrations open on 8 September and close on 6 October 2025
Genre for October: Battle Anime and Manga. For example: "Dragon Ball," "Naruto," "The Seven Deadly Sins," "BLEACH," and more.
- November session: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Registrations open on 13 October and close on 3 November 2025
Genre for November: Dark Fantasy Anime and Manga. For example: "Attack on Titan," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Tokyo Ghoul," and more.
- December session: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Registrations open on 10 November and close on 1 December 2025
Genre for December: Trending Anime and Manga
These online sessions offer Japanese language teachers the opportunity to use Japanese while exploring the beloved aspects of Japanese culture: anime and manga.
Each monthly session will focus on a different genre, such as sports, adventure, or historical drama. Sessions will include discussions on anime and manga in Japanese, along with insights from experts in the field. These topics will serve as a springboard for practical conversations in Japanese and opportunities to connect with fellow teachers.
Throughout the session, participants will:
- Use Japanese in practical discussions on the session’s topic
- Gain insights and resources to engage students
- Connect with teachers from different regions to share ideas and experiences.
At no cost for NZ registered teachers.
Tui Tuia | Learning Circle Languages is funded to provide professional learning for provisionally and fully registered Primary, Intermediate and Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
