October 12, 2023
Stepping into the realm of professional opportunities in Japan requires more than just a skill set; it calls for a well-crafted resume that speaks the language […]
Posts and articles relating to Japanese language or culture.
March 9, 2020
It’s hard to ignore the breathtaking, 6,000 colorful silk ornaments hanging at the Keio Plaza Hotel for its Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival). Thousands of ornaments handsewn from […]
January 29, 2020
Tattoos have been used throughout history in many cultures for many different purposes. Around the world, ancient societies have used them to make their warriors appear […]
January 24, 2020
Over the years, Japan has gotten better at selling local events to tourists and non-Japanese residents. But even with all the hubbub over Japan and Japanese […]
January 13, 2020
Happy New Year! It’s 2020! What are your New Year resolutions? What will you add to your bucket list this year? How about experiencing Japan’s national […]
December 13, 2019
New Year is a very important time for Japanese people. 初詣 (hatsumōde), or the first shrine visit of the New Year to offer prayers, is probably […]
November 5, 2019
MUTEK began in Montreal in 2000 as a platform to promote developments in electronic music and digital artistry. This December 11th to 15th, MUTEK will be […]
November 5, 2019
You’ve worked hard all year and it’s around that time of year that someone at work has to organize the End-of-Year party (bōnenkai), or perhaps you’re […]
November 5, 2019
When my Japanese partner and I decided to get married, we knew that there was going to be a lot of preparation needed: wedding planning, embassy […]