I like to listen to a lot of instrumental music. I know that a lot of people think that instrumentals are boring, and I can see where they're coming from. But for me, instrumental music is great. Once the lyrics get out … [Read more...]
Japan's Emperor Akihito is the man. Not only because he and the Empress look like the most friendly, adorable old people to ever walk the planet, but also because he's a bit of a trailblazer. You might not believe it … [Read more...]
Japanese sparkling water beer is the medicine that helps the salaryman endure their boss' off pitch karaoke during the frequent work parties. It is the refreshing, crisp drink that gets the common Japanese red-faced in … [Read more...]
If you're learning Japanese, one of the first things you do is learn what your name is in Japanese. It's great because it personalizes the language and gives you an identity in Japanese. But sometimes there's a little … [Read more...]
When you're listening to Japanese, does it ever sound extremely fast to you? Perhaps around 21% faster? Well, you'll be happy to know that a few smart people (Pellegrino, Coupé, and Marsico) did a study on this and more, … [Read more...]
At one point or another in learning anything, we will frequently reach a plateau in our ability. This intermediate plateau, or "okay plateau" is where many people tend to get the most discouraged with their studies and … [Read more...]