Packed Like Sardines – In Japanese –
“I hate this train line! We’re packed like sardines!!” My British coworker grumbled in the jam-packed train. Unfortunately, it happens a lot for us to become like sardines when we …
“I hate this train line! We’re packed like sardines!!” My British coworker grumbled in the jam-packed train. Unfortunately, it happens a lot for us to become like sardines when we …
Have you ever noticed a specific area in Japanese grocery stores that sells many types of packages with pictures of curry and rice? That’s a curry roux area. This is …
Do you like karate (空手、空手道) or judō (柔道)? Are you familiar with sadō (茶道), the tea ceremony, or kadō (華道), the art of flower arrangement? Many people have seen matches …
There are a lot of places where instant cup noodles are sold, like convini, grocery stores, and supermarkets. Are you underrating this amazing food? This food can be not only …
The History of Leather Craft in Japan The history of leather craftsmanship in Japan dates back to the Nara period (around the 8th century). Leather was primarily used for samurai …
Japan has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots at the ruins of castles from the Sengoku period. I feel like cherry blossoms are an indispensable part of a castle. The …
Learning a foreign language is a challenge for anyone. Japanese, in particular, has its own unique writing system, and the associated pronunciation and grammar rules can be a headache for …
Welcome to the 5th edition of “Japanese language fun time!” Today, I will introduce the very short word, “Eh(え).” 1. Picture When you pronounce it briefly without intonating, it has …
Have you ever heard the word “ZINE?” The term “ZINE” comes from the word “magazine.” It’s said to have originated from “fanzines,” which were magazines that sci-fi fans used to …
This time, I would like to tell you about Funassyi as a Japanese sword enthusiast. As I mentioned before, he is a local mascot, the pear fairy in Funabashi City, …