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.
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Tweet of the Week #156: Won’t Somebody Notice The Portion Size?
This poor tonkatsu chef is doing everything he can for you to notice his portion size.
Tweet of the Week #155: Movie Japanese, Untranslatable Words and More
Here are four of our favorite tweets from Japanese Twitter!
Tweet of the Week #154: Do Not Eat, Drink or Break up in Our Store
Don Quijote asks that you please keep your relationship problems outside.
Tweet of the Week #153: A Timer-Lock Smartphone Case
We now need technology to keep us away from technology.
Tweet of the Week #152: Cat Tricked Into Going to The Vet
Pets in Japan also hate going to the doctor.
Tweet of the Week #151: Fast-food Chains and Moon Viewing
Check out all this moon-inspired fast food in Japan!
Tweet of the Week #150: Japanese Countryside Anime vs Reality
Are small towns and the countryside just as beautiful in real life as depicted in anime?
Tweet of the Week #149: Japanese Cat is The Most Viewed Cat on YouTube
This cute feline just won a Guinness World Record.
Tweet of the Week #147: Parents Take Off Work to Tackle Unfinished Summer Homework
Why do Japanese parents do their kid's school assignments?
Tweet of the Week #146: Japanese Dad Realized He Came to Work with Toy Laptop
This dad didn't think his kid's prank was very funny.
Tweet of the Week #145: Cucumbers and Eggplants Ride for Ancestors Spirits
What do horses and cows have to do with Obon?
Tweet of the Week #144: Naoshima’s Pumpkin Blown Away by Typhoon Lupit
Japan's famous avant-garde piece was almost lost at sea.
