A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains
A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains Did you know that around 70% of Japan’s land mass is mountainous? A striking contrast to the densely populated cities …
Japanese language and culture
Whiskey, Scotch, Sodas and Pagodas
Whiskey, Scotch, Sodas and Pagodas Whisky is a truly global drink. Whether you prefer Scotch, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky or any other whisky there is …
Does using a foreign language impact decision making?
Does using a foreign language impact decision making? Would you push someone under a train if doing so meant saving the lives of five other …
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Cherry Blossom Season in Japan
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan A period of celebration, cherry blossom season in Japan is known as Hanami and sees locals and visitors alike revel …
Valentine’s Day in Japan
Valentine’s Day in Japan Honouring love and affection, Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14 in many countries around the world. But the traditions …
Meet Tanjiro Kamado
Meet Tanjiro Kamado If you’re not familiar with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba yet, trends suggest that you soon will be. Set in Japan’s Taisho …
Videogame Localisation for Japan
Videogame localisation for Japan To many people around the world, videogames will always be inextricably linked with Japan. Japanese firms Sony and Nintendo have collectively …
Translating Raindrops
Translating Raindrops Can you think of 1200 ways to describe rain? According to one specialist dictionary on the subject, that’s roughly how many words and phrases …
Amabie
Japan’s secret weapon against COVID-19 A massive outbreak of COVID-19 cases has thus far failed to materialise in Japan. As of 15 April 2020, there …
