In the United States, the train is kind of in the minority. Compared to a lot of other places, relatively very few people in the US commute or travel via train. In the land of Henry Ford, the train is stuck playing second … [Read more...]
When you first start learning Japanese, you most likely start out with romaji. Romaji is using an alphabet you already know to write and read Japanese. And when you get started out, romaji is great! “Pff, I don't need … [Read more...]
Ever wish you could travel back in time and see what Japan was really like back in the day? Fortunately, you don't have to wait for future, continuity-bending technologies - there are ways you can check out Japan of the … [Read more...]
For the longest time I've run across all kinds of Japanese idioms that follow the same sort of pattern, not even realizing that they were an actual "thing." They'd be like this: Four kanji. Meanings of the individual … [Read more...]
Streetwalker. Gentleman of the night. Gigolo. Hustler. Escort. They have many names, and if you've ever been to a crowded Japanese city at night, you've probably seen them. Prowling the street corners, smiling at you, … [Read more...]
Every Sunday we gather the week's weird and interesting Japanese news and present it to you in our Sunday News column. It might not always be hard-hitting news, but we hope that it still informs and entertains you. … [Read more...]