How to refer to your spouse in Japanese
What you call your spouse in private is your own business, but how you refer to them in public can be a more complicated...
Exploring the Simplistic Beauty of Wabi Sabi (侘寂)
The daily struggle for perfection - especially on social media with its perfectly curated feeds - it’s becoming harder than ever to just take...
Homeschooling in Japan
Anyone who's visited Japan or seen enough Japanese culture can imagine education in Japan is taken pretty seriously. Kids can be seen in uniform...
Iaido–The Ancient Art of Swordsmanship Entering a New Age
For those who have never heard the word, Iaido is a Japanese martial art which trains you, in both body and mind, how to...
Job Hunting Season in Japan – Shuukatsu
It's almost that time of year again when you'll see many recent graduates in their best black suits, roaming the streets to attend interviews...
Renewing a Working Visa in Japan
Today is one of those days... The day most expats in Japan dread almost as much as going to the Doctor or Dentist. At...
Undokai and Anarchism
If you are a parent in Japan and you have attended your child's undokai (運動会) or school sports day, then guess what: You're an...
How to describe pain to your Japanese doctor
The word itai meaning "painful" is one of the first words one picks up living in Japan. That versatile little word can be used...
The Gift of a Memory in Japanese Culture
In Japan, there is a special importance placed upon recollections. It is intriguing that they are often given like presents. However, since...
What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various...
