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Amélie Marie Nishizawa
Amélie-Marie is a French writer living in Tokyo since 2013. When she isn't complaining about the price of cheese in Japan, she likes to talk about its culture and society — and always keeps it punny.
Articles
Tweet of the Week #136: From Chips to Tuna, ‘Shrinkflation’ Hits Japan
Is food getting smaller in Japan?
Tweet of the Week #133: Japanese Nurseries Encourage Positivity
How do nursery schools in Japan speak to children?
Tweet of the Week #132: Rats Biting Cats and Other Japanese Proverbs
What are some of the most well-known Japanese proverbs?
Tweet of the Week #131: Noto’s Giant Squid Statue Is Not Alone
Noto's giant squid statue is not the only tourist trap in Japan.
Tweet of the Week #130: Man Gets Stuck On a Bidet
We can't even trust the toilets now?
Tweet of the Week #129: Golden Week Downgraded to Gaman Week Again
Governor asks that you please do not go to Kanagawa for fun this week.
Tweet of the Week #128: Creepy Profiles Encountered On Japanese Dating Apps
Don't be this type of guy.
Tweet of the Week #127: Comedian’s Advice to Recruits, ‘Don’t Like it? Quit!’
Japan's new generation isn't so fast to accept toxic work environments.
Tweet of the Week #126: Top 2021 Cherry Blossom Tweets
Check out these beautiful sakura pictures from around Japan.
Tweet of The Week #125: The Go-To Gotou Campaign
This guy's house is a really big deal.