A big typhoon pummels Japan, thoughts on the concept of “standing out” and a fun word of Japanese for you
September is storm season in Japan, as we were reminded when Typhoon Fitow -- designated boringly as Typhoon No. 9 ...
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Japan as a “Matrix of Strange English,” on the strong-willed (and unattractive?) women of our prefecture, and language error “best hits”
Japan is, of course, the home of funny English. It's everywhere, like a bizarre Matrix of Strangeness that pervades the ...
All about Mt. Fuji, how taking responsibility can lead to cleaner bathrooms, and thoughts on bathing and how the brain works
You can't think of Japan without also thinking of the country's tallest and most famous mountain, Mt. Fuji. An active ...
The history of Valentine’s Day in Japan, thoughts on why the Japanese are so harmonious, and a really cute picture of the Yamato
You probably know that they do Valentine's Day a little differently in Japan than in the West. Here, Feb. 14th ...
Shrinking the Earth and watching Football, all about the word “sumimasen” and the four islands of Japan
That old planet Earth, she just keeps on getting smaller and smaller, and it's a lot of fun to sit ...
Conflicting themes in the medical industry in Japan, all about convenience stores, and how our brain names objects
Japan is a land of conflicting themes, of high tech phones and glittering gadgets alongside abandoned pachinko parlors and that ...
Traffic safety week, things you have to get used to in Japan, and all about the Yakuza
Japan has one of the lowest birthrates of any modern nation, with just 1.38 children born per couple, which will ...
The music scene in Japan, ways to stay cheaply in Japan, and all about Valentine’s Day
The music scene in Japan is rich and varied, with its own unique ebbs and flows of visual rock, hip ...
Unique businesses that exist in Japan, Rubik’s Cube, and more Funny English Words
Japan is a unique place, and the economic forces that cause this kind of business or that to spring up ...
Humility in Japan, the many faces of apologies, and Japanese calendars
Hello again from J-List. We're a day late with the update because of some database related problems, but the update ...
Notes from Otakon in Baltimore, diappearing Japanese buildings, and more on bilingualism
Well, we're here at Otakon in Baltimore, and we're having a great time, surrounded by America's most vibrant young people, ...
Greetings from J-List 12/3/04
Every rule has an exception, and the Japanese writing system is riddled with so many exceptions, it's almost as complex ...
Greetings from J-List October 6, 2004
The problem of how to pay for retirement for aging populations is plaguingmany nations today, and Japan is no exception. ...
Greetings from J-List September 17, 2004
Hello again from Japan, home of cars with names like the Largo Wagonist and Suzuki Perky.Back when I was single, ...
Greetings from J-List July 28, 2004
Hello and Happy Monday from your friends in Japan!It is interesting to observe the differences between Japan and the U.S. ...
Greetings from J-List July 14, 2004
Hello again from Japan, where buildings have funny names like "Apartment Cream Soda." We apologize for the delay with the ...
Greetings from J-List June 18, 2004
Hello and TGIF from all of us in Japan!First of all, we're extremely happy to announce that all 18+ images ...
Greetings from J-List April 19, 2004
Hello again from all your friends at J-List!There are many expats living in Japan from a broad mix of countries ...
Greetings from J-List March 5, 2004
Hello and TGIF from all of us in Japan!Part of the fun of living in Japan is watching Japanese TV, ...
Greetings from J-List November 7, 2003
Hello again from all your friends at J-List. Today is Friday, which is usually the day I take my kids ...
Greetings from J-List November 1, 2003
Hello again from Japan, home of cars with names like Crown Super Saloon. Even a simple word like friend (in ...
Greetings from J-List September 24, 2003
Hello again from the J-List team! One thing you can say about Japan: driving here will make you a better ...
Greetings from J-List August 11, 2003
Hello again from Japan, where the American shampoo Pert is marketed under the product name Rejoy. With my wife and ...
Greetings from J-List July 28, 2003
Hello again from all of us in Japan! One complex topic is the role of women in Japan, and how ...
