One of the most common e-mail questions I get is "Should I buy Rosetta Stone Japanese?" It's time to put an end to this e-mail silliness. From now on, I get to link to this post and video. Hopefully you, whoever "you" are … [Read more...]
This is an example of something really cool (i.e. not Japanese learning) Of course, one of Tofugu's goals is to make Japanese learning cool again. "Again?" you ask. "But I'm so cool." Sorry friend, but the All-Mighty … [Read more...]
My boss is heading to Japan for a few days next week (lucky!), so I'm helping him with some really last minute language study before he heads out. The goal isn't to teach him any grammar, vocabulary, or anything like that, … [Read more...]
This is a request. No, it's a plea. Consider this the voice of all the Japanese who wish they had a nice Westerner to practice their English with, but can't. I've been talking to a lot of Japanese people about finding … [Read more...]
Mixi.jp is Japan's number one social networking site, much like America's Myspace or Facebook. To get in, you have to be invited by someone who is already a member, which thankfully helps to make Mixi a lot less sketchy … [Read more...]