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In the USA, the first event in the month of July is celebrating independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776, so the 4th of July is a U.S. national holiday. The 4th of July is an exciting day for many young Americans because it is the second time in…

In America, June is a very busy month. Many people have school graduations in May or June, and June is the beginning of the summer “baby season“. But June is most famous for LGBT Pride Month, weddings, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day. LGBT Pride LGBT Pride Month is June because of the Stonewall riots of June…

The month of May is a busy time. In America, the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In many countries, the first of May is called May Day, and it is a national day for all workers. The USA does not celebrate May Day because much of its population…

April 1st is the beginning of a new experience for many people in Japan – a new school, a new job, or maybe a new city. April is a beautiful month to start a new school year – the weather is good, the cherry trees are blooming, and the birds are singing. The world feels…

Spring has arrived in Shimane, and we are excited to see the sakura everywhere! The LLSR is decorated for the occasion: 2. Many cultures have a holiday or festival to celebrate the arrival of spring and the “rebirth” of nature. In Japan, there are hanami festivals. Similarly, there is a Jewish holiday called Tu BiShvat,…

February 14th is Valentine’s Day, so this month, the LLSR was decorated in pink and red hearts! How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? In America, it is a day for couples to show their love through “grand gestures” – big gifts or exciting actions. For example, women often receive large bouquets of flowers, boxes of…

What a year 2020 was… Welcome to the start of 2021! The LLSR is open during our January final exams (!), so please stop by to see the decorations, ask questions, and tell us about your winter holidays. “Happy New Year” by Beegee49 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

2020 has been the year of global online education. The LLSR staff want to offer you support during these times of change, so there is now a page for online learning resources. Click here to view the page. If you have any questions about how to use these resources, if there is a problem, or…

Come to the Thanksgiving 2020 Zoom party to play games, chat with other students, and learn about American Thanksgiving traditions!