Whether you’re already pouring hours a day into studying Japanese or struggling to get anything done due to a lack of motivation or time, there is a way to do more. These small tricks will help you neatly fold up some … [Read more...]
Nara is a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai/Kinki region of Japan on Honshu Island. It’s well known for the Nara Shika (deer) Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site Todaiji Temple (Eastern Great temple), the Nara Daibutsu … [Read more...]
The word "hengao" means "strange face" (変顔/へんがお) and it's just about everything you're probably imagining. Recently it's gotten popularized even more by the comedian ワッキー (Wakki) who is not only good at making weird faces, … [Read more...]
Earlier this week, Japan shattered the record for Tweets per second in a flurry of coordinated social media activity. Servers strained and the Fail Whale threatened to rear its ugly head, but Japanese Twitter users … [Read more...]
Depending on your point of view, the snooze button can be your best friend or your worst enemy. We've all struggled with waking up on time, and the snooze button can often lull us into a false sense of security, making it … [Read more...]
Okay, I don't have much time. I'm in the Portland International Airport, and my flight is boarding in about 20 minutes. I also need food. Hungry. But, before I go, I need to tell you how to vote for what you want to see on … [Read more...]