This event is a great opportunity for designers to showcase their talents and for the public to see the potential of AI in the fashion industry. It will […]
New Japanese Learning Resources: Winter 2022
The year might be drawing to a close, but it’s a perfect time to do something new with your Japanese study! Take a look below at the latest […]
WaniKani Winter Sale 2022-2023 Has Begun
The WaniKani Winter Sale has begun! Just like in previous years, we’re offering 33% off WaniKani lifetime accounts, so the regular price of $299 is now $199. The […]
Futura Unveils Two Pointman Statues at Potato Head [Bali]
Bali based creative village Potato Head’s unveiled their latest collaboration with Futura. The legendary New York artist is unveiling two sculptures titled Pointman – River Warrior, set to be […]
A Kundalini Yoga Retreat in California
I discovered kundalini yoga in London . Since then, I have been searching for teachers and retreats worldwide. The practice is a very unique and rewarding one – […]
11 Japanese Expressions for Different Levels of Uncertainty
Even in situations when Japanese people are quite positive that something is true, they typically hold back on expressing claims. Similar to how one might use a layer […]
How To Convert English Words to Japanese
Japanese words that even the most proficient learners of the language find the hardest to pronounce can be, ironically, the ones borrowed from their own native tongue. My […]
Behind the scenes of Stockholm at Backstage Hotel
The cruise to Djurgården from central Stockholm by ferry tram takes about eight minutes. Do not let the proximity of the island mislead you – part of the […]
ばかり (Bakari) vs ところ (Tokoro)
How do you describe what you just did in Japanese? Maybe you just brushed your teeth, or you just bought a car. How can you describe those past […]
〜ている (Teiru) vs 〜てある (Tearu) vs 〜ておく(Teoku)
Learning to differentiate the subtle nuances between 〜ている, 〜てある, and 〜ておく might be one of the biggest headaches for Japanese learners. Not only do they look similar, but […]
What is “Yuri”?
You’ve probably heard of Boys’ Love, or BL, a well-known genre in Japan that focuses on romantic relationships between male characters. But have you ever stopped to wonder […]