About Cal

After two and a half years in China, Cal was dismayed to find he hadn't escaped Chinese characters by moving to Tokyo. He's the co-founder of Tokyo Desu and tweets as @Cal_W.

How To Know When It’s Time To Go Home

February 4, 2014 by Cal 23 Comments

It’s a pretty important skill in life, knowing when to leave. And - speaking as someone who’s spent the night accidentally locked in a bar - an undervalued one too. We’re pretty good at it in our own country, we’re … [Read more...]

8 Little Things You Can Do To Improve Your Japanese

December 12, 2013 by Cal 59 Comments

Whether you’re already pouring hours a day into studying Japanese or struggling to get anything done due to a lack of motivation or time, there is a way to do more. These small tricks will help you neatly fold up some … [Read more...]