Staying in Tokyo and trying to see something other than the usual sightseeing spots? Take a look at the beautiful pictures of Travel with Nano B. and let yourself be drawn into visiting Yanaka. Make sure to read through her blog, as not only are the articles very interesting and well written, but you might…
Originally posted on Ampers & Ampers:
1. You can’t stop using useful Japanese words. 2. Everything is natsukashii. 3. You forget what words aren’t English. 4. You simply forget English words. 5. You use Japanese particles in your sentences. 6. You use Japanese English. 7. You talk to yourself in Japanese. 8. Your answers become more vague. 9. You make lame bilingual puns. 10.…
Reblogging because it’s just one of the things described in it, an article you read while thinking “Yes, exactly!” The Bloggess The greatest gift in the world is to grant a kindness to another. The amazing thing though is that the aforementioned gift is one you give yourself. It may be a small thing. Leaving…
*OMG* These cupcakes are too beautiful to eat …yet I really want them all
Originally posted on Tokyo Desu:
The Jidai Matsuri, held in Kyoto on the 22nd of October every year, is one of Japan’s biggest traditional festivals. We were there this year, braving the rain as the soggy parade members trudged past looking a little depressed but undeniably impressive in their costumes. Here are a few of our…
Something for a little pastime (^_^) I think the Illustrations are great, though Frankfurt is a bit bleak and also I think it might not be part of the challenge as it is not very difficult to “spot the Lufthansa passenger” when you have a Illustration of people boarding a Lufthansa plane… Can you find…
I’ll admit, that is definitely some weirder news from Japan, yet it shows an asymmetry that I find more disturbing than anything Megumi Igarashi could mold. I am sure that Japan is by far not the only country where public displays of a vagina would cause commotion, but especially in a country where festivals rank…
When the story broke and I first heard about it I was really feeling angry, though not too surprised to be honest. I feel sorry for assemblywoman Ayaka Shiomura, who had to endure this harrassment and I am glad that the story stirred a lot of outrage (The petition ultimately closed at 91,356 signatures).
Originally posted on Armchair Japanophile:
About 2 years ago my uncle travelled all the way from California to Chennai, India (that’s where I live) to meet with family. In the course of his travel he had to change flights at Singapore. Knowing I was an avid Japanophile he decided to pick up Wagashi and other…
A post that made me chuckle (but laughing out loud inside really, chuckling is my “I’m at work”-laugh) and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did (and with a twinkle in the eye) 😉
I lost my heart in Japan 