I. Romanization = Spelling Japanese words I want to start with the Basics. And romanization of Japanese words is very basic, yet I…
Spelling Long Vowels Spelling long vowels has been and will always be a permanent problem for all of us. There is no perfect…
Hyphens Continuing my English tips on romanization, my next topic is hyphenation. A hyphen is used to indicate a connection between two different…
Let me talk briefly about how to be a good interpreter. Obviously, you must be bilingual. But this is not enough. You also…
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…
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…
Wild Japanese monkeys have been invading residential areas in Sakamoto in western Otsu, making a mess of backyard gardens. Saikyoji temple‘s cemetary is…
The Lake Biwa Cultural Museum (Biwako Bunkakan 琵琶湖文化館), shaped like a castle on the shore of Lake Biwa in Otsu, closed on March…