{"id":58,"date":"2017-09-22T14:25:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T05:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kfla.co.jp\/english\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T02:08:04","slug":"address","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kfla.co.jp\/english\/address\/","title":{"rendered":"CONCEPT"},"content":{"rendered":"<main class=\"main\">\r\n    <div class=\"img_wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"img_wrap_inner\"><img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                alt=\"Experience real Japan. Expand your global vision. The Chief Director HOEKI NAKAFUKU\"\r\n                src=\"..\/images\/address\/img01.jpg\" \/><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cont_wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"cont_wrap_inner\">\r\n            <section class=\"sec concept\">\r\n                <div class=\"sec_area\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"sec_tit_01\"><span class=\"sec_tit_01_en\">CONCEPT<\/span><\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"sec_area_box\">\r\n                        <p class=\"txt\"> Waseda is a place of education not only for Japanese. It is a dream destination\r\n                            for\r\n                            international students who come to Japan to study hard with their great dreams. <br>With the\r\n                            aim of\r\n                            becoming \u201cA bridge between the world and Japan\u201d Waseda Keifuku Language Academy was founded\r\n                            in 2009 in\r\n                            Waseda-Natsumezaka. <br>\u201c\u7acb\u5fd7\u5728\u65e5\u672c\u3001\u653e\u773c\u5e72\u4e16\u754c\u3002\u8ffd\u6c42\u771f\u5584\u7f8e\u3001\u9020\u798f\u5168\u4eba\u985e\u3002\u201d <br>This is a message that I want to\r\n                            convey to all international students.<br> \u201cWith a learning heart in Japan, have the whole\r\n                            world in view. <br>(Because of the convenience of the Internet and digitization is pursued\r\n                            today) <br>Pursuing truth, goodness and beauty\r\n                            while valuing culture. <br>Become a rich person that contribute to the people of the world.\u201d\r\n                            is what it\r\n                            means. <br>Study abroad is only possible if you have the courage to take on the challenge of\r\n                            jumping into\r\n                            a new environment. In order to reach something new, you need to be prepared to give up\r\n                            something away.\r\n                            <br>To any courageous student who wants to study in Japan <span class=\"pc_br\">with\r\n                                consciousness and aspiration.We will do our\r\n                                best to support you.<\/span>\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n            <section class=\"sec staff\">\r\n                <div class=\"sec_area\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"sec_tit_01\"><span class=\"sec_tit_01_en\">STAFF<\/span><br \/>\r\n                        <span class=\"sec_tit_01_jp\">Teacher Introduction<\/span>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"sec_area_box\">\r\n                        <p class=\"txt\">Everyone is experienced in teachers including a principal in our school.<br \/>\r\n                            <span class=\"pc_br\">Each teacher have the wish that foreign students come to japan\r\n                            <\/span><br \/>\r\n                            <span class=\"pc_br\">not only to learn Japanese but also various things.<\/span><br \/>\r\n                            <span class=\"pc_br\">Wouldn&#8217;t you like to grant everyone&#8217;s dream by our school?<\/span><br \/>\r\n                            Our qualified and excellent teachers are always waiting for you.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item item01\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner01\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"KYORI TANABE\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/staff_img01.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"position\">Principal:<\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">KYORI TANABE<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>Greeting<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Japanese language school is a school that teaches Japanese language to\r\n                                            non-native speakers of Japanese, but here at Waseda Keifuku Language\r\n                                            Academy, we teach Japanese culture, social system, and ways of thinking with\r\n                                            language at the same time, and educate people to become international\r\n                                            talents.<br>Together with the staffs, we will keep working hard to build a\r\n                                            good relationship with you.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"sec_area_box_item item02\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"KYORI TANABE\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/tanabe.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"position\">Head of education:<\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">KYORI TANABE<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u201c\u306a\u3093\u3067\u4eca\u66f4\u201d\u3063\u3066\u601d\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3002\u79c1\u306f\u201d\u4eca\u201d\u306e\u8a71\u3092\u3057\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3093\u3060\u3088\u3002(What are you thinking of? I'm talking\r\n                                            \"now\".)<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Natsume Soseki translated \"I love you\" as \"The moon is so beautiful\"<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ATSUROH TOBA\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/toba.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">ATSUROH TOBA<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u771f\u7406\u304c\u6211\u3089\u3092\u81ea\u7531\u306b\u3059\u308b\uff08Truth makes us free.\uff09<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u98a8\u7acb\u3061\u306c\u3001\u3044\u3056\u751f\u304d\u3081\u3084\u3082\u300d\uff08The wind is rising, we need to survive.\uff09 <br>In classical\r\n                                            grammar,if it weren't for\u300c\u3044\u3056\u751f\u304b\u3081\u3084\u3082\u300d or \u300c\u3044\u3056\u751f\u304d\u3081\u3084\u306f\u300d, it should be incorrect, but\r\n                                            why use\u300c\u3044\u3056\u751f\u304d\u3081\u3084\u306f\u300dconfuses me.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div> -->\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item item02\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TATSUYA HOJO\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/hojo.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">TATSUYA HOJO<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Kyoto dialect\u300c\u306f\u3093\u306a\u308a\uff08\u3068\uff09\u300d<br>(Kyoto dialect: describing a gorgeous, elegant,\r\n                                            and elegant appearance)<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Osaka dialect\u300c\u96e3\u5100\u3084\u306a\u3041\u300d(so difficult)<br>If it&#8217;s just \u300c\u96e3\u5100\u300d, it&#8217;s a rather dull\r\n                                            and profound word, but\u300c\u96e3\u5100\u3084\u306a\u3041\u300d is a clear and relaxed word.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"REN NEMOTO\" src=\"..\/images\/address\/nemoto.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">REN NEMOTO<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u307d\u304b\u307d\u304b\u300d(pokapoka \u2013 warm and cozy)<br>\r\n                                        Because it sounds cute.<br>\r\n                                        I like spring, and\u300c\u307d\u304b\u307d\u304b\u300dexpresses the warm feeling of spring in a cute way.\r\n                                        <\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u3084\u3070\u3044\u300d(yabai)<br>Because it can be used in both positive and negative ways, and has a variety of meanings.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item item02\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NAOKI OOKUMA\" src=\"..\/images\/address\/ookuma.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"name_jp\">NAOKI OOKUMA<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u9f13\u52d5\u300d\uff08Heartbeat\uff09<br>\uff08Because I feel &#8220;life&#8221;, &#8220;passion&#8221;, &#8220;impatience&#8221; and\r\n                                            &#8220;soul&#8221; by this word.\uff09<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u3044\u308f\u3093\u3084\uff5e\u306b\u304a\u3044\u3066\u3092\u3084\uff08In some cases\uff09<br>In modern terms, this sentence means\r\n                                            &#8220;\u307e\u3057\u3066\uff5e\u306b\u304a\u3044\u3066\u306f\u306a\u304a\u3055\u3089\u3067\u3042\u308b&#8221;, but Japanese ending with &#8220;\u3084&#8221; is rare.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AYANO TSUJI\" src=\"..\/images\/address\/tsuji.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"name_jp\">AYANO TSUJI<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u201c\u3082\u3075\u3082\u3075\u201d \u300d(mofumofu \/ fluffy)<br>Because I like fluffy animals.<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300cWords often seen on social media used by young people.\u300d<br>These words are created and fade quickly among the younger generation through SNS.<br>I find the speed of this language trend very interesting. \u3000\u3000\u3000<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"sec_area_box_item item02\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner02\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"KOUJI OONO\" src=\"..\/images\/address\/ono.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"name_jp\">KOUJI OONO<\/span>\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>favorite Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u5915\u51ea\u3001\u5915\u6dbc\u307f\u3001\u591c\u306e\u3057\u3058\u307e\u3001\u5553\u87c4\u3001\u83dc\u7a2e\u6885\u96e8\u3001\u79cb\u6674\u308c\u3001\u51ac\u5c06\u8ecd\u3001\u96ea\u5316\u7ca7\u3000\u306a\u3069\uff08A word that expresses the feelings of a season or time\uff09<\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message u-mt20\">\r\n                                        <dt>funny and strange Japanese word<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>\u300c\u5927\u4e08\u592b\u300d<br>\r\n                                            \u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc\u98f2\u307f\u307e\u3059\u304b\u3002<br>\r\n                                            \u5927\u4e08\u592b\u3067\u3059\u3002<br>\r\n                                            \uff08Trapped in the confusion of whether to want or not\uff09\r\n                                        <\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div> -->\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n            <section class=\"sec voice\">\r\n                <div class=\"sec_area\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"sec_tit_01\"><span class=\"sec_tit_01_en\">VOICE<\/span><br \/>\r\n                        <span class=\"sec_tit_01_jp\">FROM GRADUATES<\/span>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div class=\"sec_area_box\">\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner01\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YONG LIU\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/voice_img01_2026.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">YONG LIU<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"history\">2024 Graduate \/ Waseda University<\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>MESSAGE<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Learning at Waseda Keifuku Japanese Language Academy, Looking Toward the Future<br \/>\r\n                                            <span\r\n                                                class=\"block\">My time at Waseda Keifuku Japanese Language Academy was a valuable and unforgettable experience for me.<br \/>\r\n                                                The school provided a flexible and efficient learning environment. The teachers supported me not only in learning Japanese, but also in many other areas, including university application planning, reviewing my statement of purpose, and considering my future academic and career path.<br \/>\r\n                                                With the guidance and encouragement of my teachers, I was able to clarify my academic interests and future direction. I am currently studying in research laboratories at Waseda University and the University of Tokyo. While conducting my graduation research at the University of Tokyo, I am continuing to pursue my goal of building a future in science and academic research.<br \/>\r\n                                                I am truly grateful to Waseda Keifuku Japanese Language Academy for its support and guidance. The experience I gained there has become an important foundation for my continued academic journey and future aspirations.<\/span>\r\n                                        <\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner01\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JIALE ZHANG\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/voice_img02_2026.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">JIALE ZHANG<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"history\">2025 Graduate \/ Tama Art University<\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>MESSAGE<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>Balancing School, Preparatory Classes, and a Part-Time Job on the Way to Tama Art University<br \/>\r\n                                            <span\r\n                                                class=\"block\">From the time I first arrived in Japan until my graduation, my teachers were always there to support me with warmth and care. Whenever I had difficulties with further education or daily life, the teachers always listened to me patiently and gave me thoughtful advice and support.<br \/>\r\n                                                At school, I gained not only knowledge and valuable learning experiences, but also met many wonderful friends. The time I spent at the school has become a truly memorable part of my life. After graduation, I hope that all of us will continue working hard toward our own dreams and move forward with confidence into the future.<\/span>\r\n                                        <\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"sec_area_box_item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner inner01\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"NANXI CHEN\"\r\n                                    src=\"..\/images\/address\/voice_img03_2026.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <div class=\"sec_area_box_item_inner_txt\">\r\n                                    <p class=\"name\"><span class=\"name_jp\">NANXI CHEN<\/span><\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"history\">2025 Graduate \/ Faculty of Letters, Meiji University<\/p>\r\n                                    <dl class=\"message\">\r\n                                        <dt>MESSAGE<\/dt>\r\n                                        <dd>My Passion Led Me All the Way Here<br \/>\r\n                                            <span\r\n                                                class=\"block\">My interest in Japanese literature and manzai comedy inspired me to make the decision to study in Japan.<br \/>\r\n                                                During my preparation for university admission, my teachers supported me in many ways. They arranged opportunities for me to practice interviews, carefully reviewed and revised my statement of purpose, and provided thorough guidance for my interview preparation. Their support gave me greater confidence as I prepared for university admission.<br \/>\r\n                                                At first, I wanted to pursue a career in education. However, through conversations with my teachers and continued reflection on my own interests, I gradually gained a clearer understanding of the fields I truly wanted to explore. In the end, I chose to major in a field related to literature and was successfully admitted to Meiji University. Through this experience, I came to realize that finding an academic path that truly suits you is an important step toward building confidence in your future.<br \/>\r\n                                                Waseda Keifuku Japanese Language Academy is a warm and welcoming school where teachers and students have close relationships and students support one another. I hope that everyone who studies here in the future will find their own path and steadily work toward achieving their goals.<\/span>\r\n                                        <\/dd>\r\n                                    <\/dl>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CONCEPT Waseda is a place of education not only for Japanese. 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