Born from a peach and raised by an old couple, Momotaro grows into a strong boy and starts fighting evil creatures. He is a symbol of bravery and humility. 2. The Crane of Gratitude The Japanese title is 鶴の恩返し (つるのおんがえし; Tsuru no on-gaeshi). An old man frees a ...
Don't stop looking for jobs in Japan. The challenge of getting an employment visa for someone who doesn't meet the qualification is enough to put any potential employers off a second interview. But don't give up just yet. You'll find ones that will go the extra mile to help you. Tho...
reading slump refers to the condition wherein you’re unable to read anything no matter how much you try to. It can last for a short while if you’re lucky, or a couple of months to a year if not. Not long after I started my book blog, I bumped into a reading slump that lasted...
If you’re staying in Japan for more than a year or two, I would suggest going for any of the big brands because you get more with time. For example, I first subscribed to Softbank a couple of years ago and only got a generic Android phone because I had an open-line iPhone. When...
I have a couple of these friends and I am quite confident they would take a bullet for me. I don’t think it’s healthy to generalize an entire population, because no matter where you go there are both good and bad people. The US (and even Japan) also have people who are all ...
advertise to be completely beginner friendly. Note that it's still highly encouraged that you get a grasp on hiragana and katakana along with some beginner vocab, as it will make your life a lot less overwhelming once you get there. Many schools breeze through learning them in a couple days...