Hatsune Miku turned four not too long ago (or should I say twenty? When she was "born" she was sixteen.. ah whatever) and she’s still going strong in the music world of Japan today. All she needs now is a physical form and … [Read more...]
No, that’s not a stuffed animal staring you in the face. That's Shunsuke, a 9 year old pomeranian from Japan. Shunsuke is sweeping the internet with boatloads of cute and he simply cannot be contained. He even published … [Read more...]
In recent times, Japan has been in a state where prime ministers just go in one door and out the other. If you got our last newsletter, you'd know that there have been 5 new Japanese prime ministers in the last four years … [Read more...]
The Japanese YouTube scene is more sparsely populated than its American counterpart. However, there is definitely a rising J-vlogging scene. But as with all things up and coming, sometimes it's hard to tell where to start … [Read more...]
Did you know that it is extremely rude to rub your chopsticks together? If you’ve ever considered a trip to the land of the rising sun you’ve probably done some research on proper Japanese etiquette. Many daily customs are … [Read more...]
Learning a foreign language can be a daunting experience, especially one as intimidating as Japanese. Over my 3+ years of studying the language, I’ve learned what works for me, and what doesn’t. Which habits are good, and … [Read more...]