Whether you live alone or not, practicing your Japanese at home is easy. The best part is you can choose what aspect of theJapanese languageyou want to focus on without worrying about another person. You can greet yourself in the mirror, say the ingredients of your meal out loud as you ...
Yahhо̄is a cute way to say hello in Japanese that tends to be linguistically feminine. There are a few theories about its origins. While it does sound like the greeting “yoo-hoo!” in English, the predominant theory is that it comes from theGerman wordjohoo, which is historically use...
Sasaki Sake Brewery—the only existing sake brewery in the heart of Kyoto—is located at the north end of Nijo Castle. It's also home to the parents of actor Kuranosuke Sasaki. The brewery'sJunmai Ginjo Kotohas a refreshing acidity and full-bodied sweetness, giving it a clean, crisp taste...
"Mrs. Aoki Kyoto,Japan“My husband is going to be 60 tomorrow.In Japan, the sixtieth birthday is called kanreki- it's the beginning of a new life, so we always give something red for a sixtieth birthday. What am I going to give my husband? I can't say. It's a surprise!"...
"Mrs.Aoki Kyoto, Japan"My husband is going to be 60 tomorrow.In Japan, the sixtieth birthday is called kanreki- it's the beginning of a new life, so we always give something red for a sixtieth birthday. What am I going to give my husband? I can't say. It's a surprise!"Philippe...
1. The Route to Hankyu Umeda StationThe first station is the Hankyu Railway Umeda Station (Hankyu Umeda Station). From this station you can take a direct train to Kawaramachi, a major shopping area in Kyoto, and Sannomiya in Kobe. The station color is brown with a wine-red shade.Midosuji...
Gunma-ken). Notable exceptions are Tokyo with the suffix都, pronounced “to,” to denote the nation’s capital (i.e., Tokyo-to), Osaka and Kyoto with the suffix府, pronounced “fu,” to show their more significant political and economic role (i.e., Osaka-fu and Kyoto-fu), and Hokk...
There’s no easy answer to this question. As Japan lovers, we recommend that you go as long as possible. 🙂 Japan is a country of contrasts. From the bustling city of Tokyo to the stillness of a Zen garden, from the neon-lit nightlife to the serene beauty of Kyoto. There is enoug...
Aoki Kyoto, Japan“My husband is going to be 60 tomorrow. In Japan, the sixtieth birthday is called kanreki-it's the beginning of a new life, so we always give something red for a sixtieth birthday. What am I going to give my husband? I can't say. It's a surprise!"Philippe Joly...
"Mrs. Aoki Kyoto, Japan"My husband is going to be 60 tomorrow.In Japan, the sixtieth birthday is called kanreki-it's the beginning of a new life, so we always give something red for a sixtieth birthday. What am I going to give my husband? I can't say. It's a surprise!"Phi...