You know that feeling when you’re traveling in Japan, asking for the time, and suddenly realize you just agreed to meet someone at “banana o’clock”? Yeah, me too. Time and dates in Japanese can be tricky. But don’t worry—I got…
Have you ever stubbed your toe and let out a string of creative vocabulary that would make a sailor blush? Or maybe you’ve had one of those “Did that driver just cut me off?!” moments where the only reasonable response…
Swords. They’re cool. They’re mysterious. They’re the reason half of us spent our childhoods swinging sticks around like wannabe warriors. And when you think of swords in Japan, you probably imagine a noble samurai, standing on a misty mountaintop, katana…
Let’s be real—if you’ve ever watched anime, read a manga, or just casually eavesdropped on a conversation between two Japanese speakers (no judgment), you’ve probably heard the word san thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean? And…
So, you’re in love. Or maybe you just think you’re in love. Or maybe you’re in love with the idea of being in love. Either way, if you’re here, you’re probably wondering: How do I say ‘in love’ in Japanese…
So, you think poetry is all about Shakespearean sonnets and brooding French existentialists? Think again. Japan has been slaying the poetry game for over a thousand years, and trust me, it’s anything but boring. Japanese poetry is a rich tapestry…
Ever heard of Fujisan? Of course, you have! It’s Japan’s most famous mountain, a cultural icon, and basically the Beyoncé of the natural world. But if you think Mount Fuji is just a picturesque mountain to slap on a postcard,…
Ever wanted to hug someone in Japan? Let’s talk about it. So, picture this: You’re in Japan, hanging out with your new Japanese friend, and they just did something so adorable that your first instinct is to give them a…