, January 16, 2025
Post date: Jan 06, 2025
In this new series by Doug Breath, Nagoya trembles on the edge of an ever-expanding bubble, tingling with fever and flinching on the edge of a pop....
Post date: Jan 06, 2025
Unlock the secrets of Janken (Japanese Rock-Paper-Scissors)! Learn authentic strategies, winning tactics, and essential Japanese phrases. More than just a game!...
Post date: Dec 23, 2024
When it comes to learning Japanese, a little tongue can go a long way....
Post date: Nov 25, 2024
Cast out of the corporate machine, a salaryman crosses paths with ghostly ronin on a late-night Tokyo train. Will he find vengeance or descend into absurdity?...
Post date: Nov 25, 2024
Ms. Yamada confirmed everything: the toaster had predicted her husband's death last year when it popped out a piece that read "heart."...
Post date: Nov 21, 2024
We bring you the top NINE ways to keep warm in Japan!...
Post date: Nov 02, 2024
Enter the world of paid medical tests in Japan, where getting poked and prodded for money is a guilty pleasure - for some....
Post date: Oct 13, 2024
Our very own Doug Breath dives into the ongoing conundrum - can you really use chopsticks?...
Post date: Oct 09, 2024
Explore the stories of the original "gaijin" in Japan—foreign pioneers who overcame challenges, built legacies and shaped the modern expat experience....
Post date: Sep 15, 2024
Navigating Culture Shock in Japan: A Personal Journey...
Post date: Jul 03, 2024
Doug Breath runs down the list of summer Japanese he has been grappling with lately....