Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become a better communicator, allows you to understand an...
This time of year soaks us with new beginnings, bird songs and chocolate bunnies. The Germans have named it “Frühlingsgefühle” (Spring fever), the Ita...
Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Katsudon (a breaded and fried pork cutlet with egg o...
It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really good for you. This is partly because of the top-no...
Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...
Meditative, though crazy busy. Traditional, though avant-garde. Chilled-out, though outlandish. Ancient, though modern. Are you thinking of making you...
Japan is a country that is surprising, striking and full of fascinating contrasts – mixing ultra modern cities and technology with ancient traditions ...
If you want to learn Japanese, most people would say “go to Tokyo,” but what if you want to learn Japanese from home? How can you get the oomph of tra...
While my first post about Japanese words with no English translation was centered around words that have to do with work, this second part takes a loo...
