Kirin is one of the most popular beer companies in Japan. But they don’t usually come this big! A Toast to Language Learning So, there’s your crash course on “cheers” in Japanese! Embracing these terms and actions isn’t just about enjoying a drink; it’s about connecting deeper wi...
Japanese sake, orrice wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Japanese sake is often calledNihonshuin order to differentiate it from other alcoholic beverages, which are all collectively called "sake." Japanese traditional sake brewing was officially registered as a UNESCO Intangible...
Drinking sake or saki in Japanis bound up in rituals, and there are codes of practice or etiquette involved in both serving and drinking sake. Despite what you may read about sake being low in alcohol,it seems to catch you unawares if you underestimate it..someone told me this. Assakeis...
The Edo Period, or the "Tokugawa" Period, occurred from 1603 - 1867 in the island nation of Japan. It is used to describe a time when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and its 300 regional daimyo's.Answer and Explanation: ...
The key to solving environmental problems is simple: present generations must have a less comfortable life for the sake of future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at ...
Would you like to drink sake? Part 4: Informal/casual questions Now, how do you ask questions in Japanese… and sound casual? Remember the か (ka) ? Of course, you do. Well… You don’talwaysneed to add か (ka) with informal Japanese questions. Casual Japanese is all about dropping...
Let's say today is take-your-parents-to-work day (not sure if such a thing exists for you, but we'll use it for the sake of example!). You take your mom to your office, and you want to introduce her to the CEO of your company. You'd use the formal version, 母はは and ...
The best way to get around Japan is by train. On this page you'll find an introduction to train travel in Japan, with advice on times, routes, tickets and a guide to the Japan Rail Pass. Train travel in Japan, an overview Maps of Japan's rail network How to check train times & ...
What a lot of travelers to Tokyo don’t realize is that Narita Airport is actually inChiba—the next prefecture over. Getting from the airport to the big city can take a little longer and can be a bit more complex than expected. Luckily, both the Keisei Line and Japan Railways (JR) ru...
What advice would you give to someone who wants to teach English in Xinjiang? Jan:For god’s sake, be a serious teacher! It’s an important job, you will have a big effect on many student’s lives. They really want to learn English, not listen to you play the guitar everyday or ...