5 Must-Read Japanese Novels For Japanese Learners
- 05-15-2022
After learning the Japanese language for a few years, you should be pretty darn capable of making conversation, deciphering a good number of kanji, and you’ve no doubt developed an eccentric little vocabulary base from those hours and hours of anime and drama you’ve logged.
Yet somehow, even thou... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan April 2022
- 05-01-2022
Japan considers 4th vaccine shots for elderly, chronically ill patients – Nationwide
Japan is considering making the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions eligible for fourth coronavirus vaccine shots, in line with recommendations by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, government s... READ MORE
Most Influential Classical Movies in Japan
- 04-15-2022
Over 100 years, Japanese cinema has been growing, evolving and spreading its influence to the rest of the world. Japanese film has gone through many phases, from the “golden age” of the 1950s, through heavily war-influenced flicks and all the way up to anime—and beyond. Take a seat and enjoy as I ta... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan March 2022
- 04-01-2022
Japan ends COVID-19 quasi-emergency in 18 prefectures – Nationwide
A COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency ended in all 18 prefectures covered, including Tokyo and Osaka, amid a declining trend in the number of new infections. It is the first time since Jan. 8 that Japan has no emergency measures in pl... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day in Japan
- 03-15-2022
In a nutshell, women won’t be waking up to red roses in February, and men will be spending their March salary on all things white. Here’s how to make the most of Japan’s V-Day role reversal.
DO: Know The History
The history of Valentine’s Day in Japan dates back to the 1950s. Compared to count... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan February 2022
- 03-01-2022
Japan to cut 7-day quarantine period for those entering country to 3 days – Nationwide
Japan is considering shortening the quarantine period for those entering the country from the current seven days to three, as part of its eased COVID-19 border controls, government sources said. Starting in March... READ MORE
Traditional Japanese New Year Food
- 02-15-2022
The New Year's celebration brings forth a festive time. Many countries and cultures have their own traditions for celebrating, and Japan is no exception. One of the ways that people celebrate the New Year's is through food. Traditionally there are certain foods that are eaten during the celebrations... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan January 2022
- 02-01-2022
Japan's COVID-19 foreign entry ban spurs demonstrations in several countries – Nationwide
Demonstrations against Japan's tight border restrictions on non-resident foreigners implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been staged in several countries, with people urging the Japanese governme... READ MORE
A Deep Look Into Japan’s “Omotenashi”
- 01-15-2022
The concept of Japanese hospitality, otherwise known as omotenashi (お持て成し), has come to light recently due to its use in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 talks. Though translated simply as hospitality, the word omotenashi has a meaning deeply rooted in the Japanese psyche. It’s not simply being kind to guest... READ MORE
4 Easy-To-Learn Points For The Japanese Language
No language is easy. Not really. That said, the difficulties of learning a particular language are often exaggerated. Whenever I mention that I study Japanese, most people look horrified. “That must be so difficult!” “How long does it take to learn?” “Is that even a real language?!”
Japanese is, ... READ MORE
