Adding “O” to everything
It is pronounced as a short, clipped “O”. It is not pronounced as “oh”....
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The pros and cons of Japanese Toilets
Every country has characteristics and customs that are unique to it. Similarly, Japan has...
Is it blue or green?
The apple in the photograph looks wonderfully fresh and delicious. By the way, what...
Ee & Warui
This article will explore the Japanese people and their language, which are often described...
8hours
“8 hours” — what comes to mind when you see this number? For the...
Born in Showa 37
Japan is the only country in the world that uses the official ‘Gengō /...
USO!?
The ‘spoken language’ is both a tool and an act necessary for communicating one’s...
Japanese tea
One thing that cannot be excluded when discussing Japanese food culture is ‘tea’. To be...
KAKASHI
A TV programme just featured the popularity of Japanese anime and manga abroad. It seems...
Kid In the NewTown
‘New Kid In Town’ This was a hit number by the American rock band...