How universities work in Japan, my fond memories as an ESL teacher, and battle of the sexes, Japan style
Some of the biggest differences between Japan and the U.S. can be seen in higher education. Japan has an extensive ...
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Experiments with Japanese literature, my impressions on positives and negatives education in Japan, and squid ink pizza
Coming to Japan brought many surprises for me, and not just the usual things like beer vending machines and ikasumi ...
Japan’s train culture, all about rice and the Japanese, and the Japanese word “ne”
Japan is a very rail-centric place, and trains are a big part of life here. In big cities like Tokyo, ...
Japan and “acting your age,” all about Japanese seaweed, and the official dictionary of Japan
I've written before about how the "eyes of others" (hito no me) can be a strong force in keeping Japanese ...
The “eyes of others” as a social engine, interesting new directions for 7-11 in Japan, and fun with Japanese words part XXVI
One of the engines that drives Japanese society and makes Japanese people the way they are is called hito no ...
The tradition of sitting on the floor in Japan, differences in business culture, and using non sequitors in Japanese
One tradition every foreigner living in Japan must come to terms with is sitting on the floor. The Japanese do ...
Language reflects on culture, fun with kanji and English words, and the mysteries of April 1 in Japan
I've always thought that language both reflects culture and influences it, and part of the reason the French are so ...
Funny English used in Japan, Japanese subject particles, and understanding culture through shoes
Perhaps more than any other people, the Japanese import words from other languages for their daily use, nearly always taking ...
Cultural reasons behind self-introductions in Japan, how to find good sushi, and Zeta Gundam III
A word you hear a lot in Japan is jiko shoukai (自己紹介) which just means "self introduction" but which has ...
American magazines in the Japanese news marketplace, creases on your eyelids, and the truth about slurping noodles
Japan is a very literate nation, and there are many daily newspapers and weekly magazines that report and compile the ...
Good and bad foods from Japan, three Japanese words for you, and lack of “DIY Culture” in Japan
My diet has certainly changed since I came to Japan back in 1991. Like some Americans I wasn't too keen ...
Being a Champion of Justice, thoughts on “Image English” in advertising, and the perfect gifts for White Day
I remain convinced that the foreigners who live in Japan furnish an important service to the country, by providing a ...
A new electronics law in Japan, fun with hi-tech toilets, and some words to live by
Japan is declaring war on used electronics with the upcoming "PSE law" that will take effect next month. Basically, it's ...
Trends in rural Japan, fun places to drink in Japan, and Japanese group photo psychology
Yesterday J-List's Tomo and Jun were residents of separate towns, called Omama and Nitta, but today they're neighbors in the ...
Wacky Japanese holidays, gift-giving and Kobe beef receiving, and what’s up with the word “gaijin”
Although the Japanese have a reputation for being diligent and hardworking, there are actually more legal holidays in Japan than ...
Building blocks of words in Japanese, on Japanese modesty, and
Studying a foreign language is fun because it helps you learn about your own language, too. I've always been interested ...
The mathematical aspects of Japanese grammar, Japan and its environment, and ways to fluster a Japanese person
A show I like a lot is NHK's Eigo de Shaberanaito ("I must say it in English"), which helps motivate ...
This year’s Meat Day celebration in Japan, my lust for American cell phones, and the meaning of “recycle” in Japan
The Japanese often play with numbers in interesting ways, converting the numerals into sounds to make messages. Through a phonetic ...
An easy Japanese pronunciation guide, fun with the word “origami” and glottal stops and you
I clearly remember an episode back in the third grade. I had checked a book called Flying Origami by Eiji ...
Standing in the “Nihonjin Line” at Narita, Japan’s truck gap, and Japanese tax-related civic spirit
"You know you've been in Japan too long when you think it's cool to stand in the 'Japanese only' line ...
Las Vegas, the Japanese concept of “face,” and the best sauce for your eggs
Hello from happenin' Las Vegas. We're here at the AVN Expo and having lots of fun talking with customers and ...
Japanese Daruma, the seasonal nature of Japan, and a sad day for Japan’s Adult Video World
One of the coolest images of Japan, to me, are the Daruma, the unique red, roundish dolls that are quite ...
Japan’s lack of faith in construction, new foods you can eat in Japan, and the J-List Year-End Party
Japan is a nation founded on construction, and much of the country's modern economy is derived from building roads, bridges, ...
Japan’s lack of faith in construction, new foods you can eat in Japan,
Japan is a nation founded on construction, and much of the country's modern economy is derived from building roads, bridges, ...
