Your Friend in Japan Japan and “acting your age,” all about Japanese seaweed, and the official dictionary of Japan 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan The “eyes of others” as a social engine, interesting new directions for 7-11 in Japan, and fun with Japanese words part XXVI 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Modern Japanese problems and “Amakudari,” politeness in Japan, and when to show reflection for something 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Traffic safety week, things you have to get used to in Japan, and all about the Yakuza 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan The tradition of sitting on the floor in Japan, differences in business culture, and using non sequitors in Japanese 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Spring vacation without kids, our trip to some hot hot springs, and all about Jidai Geki 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Language reflects on culture, fun with kanji and English words, and the mysteries of April 1 in Japan 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan The new Tokyo Tower, an experiment in conformity, and classics of Japanese literature 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Funny English used in Japan, Japanese subject particles, and understanding culture through shoes 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan A great day for Japanese baseball, all about the Cherry Blossom, and March construction season 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Bilingualism and “English wars” between my kids, the American-or-British question, and 4-kanji phrases 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Cultural reasons behind self-introductions in Japan, how to find good sushi, and Zeta Gundam III 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan American magazines in the Japanese news marketplace, creases on your eyelids, and the truth about slurping noodles 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Good and bad foods from Japan, three Japanese words for you, and lack of “DIY Culture” in Japan 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Being a Champion of Justice, thoughts on “Image English” in advertising, and the perfect gifts for White Day 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan A new electronics law in Japan, fun with hi-tech toilets, and some words to live by 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Trends in rural Japan, fun places to drink in Japan, and Japanese group photo psychology 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Signs of spring and “Haru Ichiban,” different rules of economics in Japan, and surprising information on naughty words in Japanese 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Wacky Japanese holidays, gift-giving and Kobe beef receiving, and what’s up with the word “gaijin” 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Thoughts on Tokyo, the truth behind internationalization, and the triumph of inefficiency 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan The mathematical aspects of Japanese grammar, Japan and its environment, and ways to fluster a Japanese person 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan Valentine’s Day and Chocolate in Japan, learning about Japan through “fighting five team” shows, and Japanese linguistic poverty 20 years ago
Your Friend in Japan This year’s Meat Day celebration in Japan, my lust for American cell phones, and the meaning of “recycle” in Japan 20 years ago
