Video link: http://youtu.be/xeFw0Ld-NaU On Sun., May 25, I went to see the Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival. I got there after 1 pm, just when they were preparing to fly the giant… Read more
I. Romanization = Spelling Japanese words I want to start with the Basics. And romanization of Japanese words is very basic, yet I often see mistakes by Japanese people writing… Read more
Spelling Long Vowels Spelling long vowels has been and will always be a permanent problem for all of us. There is no perfect way to spell long vowels in Japanese… Read more
Hyphens Continuing my English tips on romanization, my next topic is hyphenation. A hyphen is used to indicate a connection between two different units of meaning. At the same time,… Read more
Let me talk briefly about how to be a good interpreter. Obviously, you must be bilingual. But this is not enough. You also need to have good knowledge of the… Read more
Mt. Mikami in Yasu is nicknamed Omi-Fuji because it has a conical shape like Fuji-san. I recently climbed this mountain. Only 432 meters high. It was a pretty easy climb.… Read more
On March 31, 2008, the Ando House 北国街道 安藤家, a Japanese-style house built in 1905, was closed in central Nagahama. The house was rented from the Ando family by the… Read more
Wild Japanese monkeys have been invading residential areas in Sakamoto in western Otsu, making a mess of backyard gardens. Saikyoji temple‘s cemetary is also a favorite spot for the monkeys… Read more