HOMEEnglish English List of English Articles Sort by Category・Culture・Japanese Language・Food・Travel・Manga・Others Culture Why is It Called Ear “Wax”? This topic might make you feel uncomfortable, so please read the rest of this page only if you are interested in things… 2024-12-04 2025-02-27 Are Japanese People Too Strict about Cleanliness? (目次 = Table of contents) The First Thing to Do When You Come Home in Japan There is a custom that people take off the… 2024-11-27 2025-03-03 Foam in a glass of beer TV commercials of alcoholic beverages are forbidden in some countries, but there is no regulation against broadcasting … 2024-11-23 2025-01-13 Japanese Language Benefits of Learning Japanese Onomatopoeia I wrote about the basics of Japanese onomatopoeia in this article. If you have not read it yet, please check it first. … 2025-02-27 2025-03-26 Basics of Japanese Onomatopoeia for Japanese Learners What would you imagine if you hear the sound “boo”? If you grew up in an English-speaking country, you may think of “Pe… 2025-01-26 2025-01-28 Is the Japanese Word, ‘Mahoutsukai’, for a Wizard or Sorcerer? I’m not sure if it is only in Japan, but most people here can recognize the costume with a blue wizard hat with white c… 2024-11-17 2025-02-27 Food What is Maron? It is Both a Dessert and a Character’s Name in Japan I have mentioned what gairaigo is in my previous article “What is the most popular dessert sold at convenience stores i… 2024-12-29 2025-02-27 What is the Most Popular Dessert Sold at Convenience Stores in Japan? It’s Shū kurīmu! What is shū kurīmu in the first place?If you like to watch anime and know “Mashle”, you might have heard the Japanese w… 2024-12-23 2025-02-27 Japanese People Usually Peel the Skin of Grapes (目次= Table of contents) How Do You Eat Grapes? Unlike fruits such as melons, oranges, or kiwifruits, that you need to… 2024-12-10 2025-03-10 Travel In Progress Manga In Progress Others Separate Surnames for International Married Couples in Japan It is said that Japan is the only country in the world where there is a system requiring the same surname for married c… 2025-04-08 2025-04-14
