Archive | October, 2009

Is Learning Japanese Not Popular Anymore?

This is an example of something really cool (i.e. not Japanese learning) Of course, one of Tofugu’s goals is to make Japanese learning cool again. “Again?” you ask. “But I’m so cool.” Sorry friend, but the All-Mighty Google doesn’t lie. It looks like learning Japanese is trending down, despite the popularity of anime, manga, and [...]

Wash Your Hands Japan, or This Guy Will Dance Again

Unicef just scared every little child into not washing their hands by coming out with this dance video with “renowned Japanese dancer Kaiji Moriyama” who “choreographed a dance for a public service announcement designed to teach children the principles of good hand washing.” This video was made because of the swine flu, and because children [...]

Ultraman, Godzilla Wedding

While I get my act together and write a few more interesting blog posts, I thought I’d share with you some pictures from a wedding I went to a few weeks back. Beautiful wedding, but unfortunately it looks like my camera came from the Meiji Era. Wait, what’s that in the shot? Do you see [...]