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...]
As Japanese food has made its way to other countries, it’s clear what has led the way: if there’s only one kind of Japanese cuisine you’ve eaten, it’s sushi. (I’m assuming we can all agree on not counting instant ramen as … [Read more...]
Well, it's that time of year again. New anime is here. Last season (Fall 2013) was pretty decent, but this coming season looks promising as well. What shows will you be watching this winter, all cozy with your blanket and … [Read more...]
Everybody takes to using various short cuts and methods for memorizing vocabulary terms or phrases when learning a new language. And for learning Japanese, it is no different. It is not uncommon to be studying … [Read more...]
Hollywood traditionally works in the mainstream, trying to make films with big budgets and even bigger audiences. And the Hollywood system constantly comes under fire for insisting on making more sequels, reboots, and … [Read more...]
A little while back someone sent me a link to an interesting website. On it, they said you could rent a gaikokujin (foreign person) who will do various things for you, depending on the person. They could speak English with … [Read more...]