Japan & CultureA Historic Japanese Building Featured in Godzilla Minus One / 『ゴジラ-1.0』のロケ地に選ばれた旧岡谷市役所
The Former Okaya City Hall, a Hidden Gem in NaganoGodzilla Minus One, released in 2023, won theBest Visual Effectsaward ...
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UncategorizedThe 3 Meanings of “Sumimasen” in Japanese / 「すみません」の３つの意味と使い方
“Sumimasen” is a very common and useful word in Japanese. It’s short, but its meaning changes depending on the situation...
Japan & CultureLake Suwa and Your Name. / 諏訪湖と『君の名は。』
Lake Suwa — The Model for the Lake inWeathering With You?The internationally acclaimed animated filmYour Name.was releas...
Learn JapaneseJapanese Onomatopoeia in Summer / 夏の空とオノマトペ
Japanese Onomatopoeia in Summer: Pikapika and GorogoroIn summer, Japan often has very hot days. Recently, the sun shines...
Japan & CultureFresh Wasabi in Japan / 日本の生わさび
Essential Fresh Wasabi: The Perfect Partner for SobaWhen eating soba noodles in Japan, you'll often find a small dab of ...
Japan & CultureDiscover the Charm of Shinshu Soba / 信州そばの魅力を知る
What Is “Shinshu”?Japan is known for its rich regional cuisines, and one of the most beloved among them isShinshu soba—b...