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 …
What an Amazing Curry Roux (カレーのルー)!
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 …
道 – The Japanese spirit of “Dō”
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 …
How Amazing Cup Ramen Is!
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 …
One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!
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 …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.1: The Ruins of Hiji Castle
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 …
Japanese Writing System
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 …
♪Japanese phrase having a good ring♪ 〜Eh〜
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 …
A Small Literary Boom of Self-Expression
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 …
[History of Japanese Swords] Funassyi as a Japanese Sword Enthusiast
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, …