Tourism was affected quite badly by the pandemic. But with vaccines rolling out and countries reopening, you can expect tourism to slowly start livening up again. And when you do travel again, you should consider the Land of the Rising Sun — Japan. Yahoo Finance’s list of most visited countries in the world lists Japan as number 11. It reports the … Read More
Sakura Live ~Kanji On the Street #4 ~Live from the spot
Introducing Japanese signboard from outside, the actual field. 🙂 This time from Kawazu town where you can see pretty early flowering pink cherry blossoms🌸
Kanji On the Street Actual Version #3 ~Walking street in Beppu
Introducing Japanese signboard from outside, the actual field. 🙂 This time from Beppu, famous Onsen town (hot spring town) in Oita prefecture!
Valentine’s Day in Japan
February 14th is Valentine’s Day! In Japan, Valentine’s Day is a chance for women to show their appreciation to the different men in their lives. Here’s what the massive $800 million Valentine’s Day industry looks like in Japan.
Setsubun: Japan’s Bean-Throwing Festival
In just a few days, everyone in Japan will be celebrating a holiday called Setsubun, which involves people throwing roasted beans at people wearing masks in a ritual meant to ward off evil spirits! Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s centuries-old Setsubun holiday.
Kanji On the Street Actual Version #2 ~Ramen Shop
Introducing Japanese signboard from outside, the actual field. 🙂 This time, from Ramen noodle shop!
Kanji On the Street Actual Version #1
Introducing Japanese signboard from outside, the actual field. 🙂
How to Write Your Name in Japanese (Katakana)
If you’re learning Japanese, one of the first things you should learn is how to introduce yourself! And you can’t do that unless you know your name in Japanese, right? Here is how to write your name in Japanese!
Chanting Buddhist invocation to a horse!? ~Introducing Japanese Proverbs, Kotowaza vol.12
Minasan Ohayō gozaimasu! Do you know what does 馬の耳に念仏 ~Chanting Buddhist invocation to a horse ears” means? Let’s find it now! I’ll show you 5 Japanese proverbs in this blog. Let’s get started!
Leftover has fortune!? ~Introducing Japanese Proverbs, Kotowaza vol.11
Minasan Ohayō gozaimasu! Do you know what to say “Last but not least” in Japanese proverb? Let’s find it now! I’ll show you 5 Japanese proverbs in this blog. Let’s get started!