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Tweet of the Week #136: From Chips to Tuna, ‘Shrinkflation’ Hits Japan
Is food getting smaller in Japan?
By Amélie Marie Nishizawa 2 min read
Swearing in Japanese: Why Formal and Informal Speech Is Important
It’s not a word, but the delivery of the language that makes for insulting and derogatory speech.
Just How Many Seasons Does Japan Really Have?
One writer's experience with Japan's temperamental weather.
Tweet of the Week #133: Japanese Nurseries Encourage Positivity
How do nursery schools in Japan speak to children?
Japanese Recipe Adventures: Umeshu
Good things take time, just like plum wine.
Tweet of the Week #132: Rats Biting Cats and Other Japanese Proverbs
What are some of the most well-known Japanese proverbs?
Potsu Potsu: Japanese Words for Rain
What are rain-related sounds and phrases in Japanese?
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.
Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Japan
A quick guide to help vegans, vegetarians, halal followers and those with dietary restrictions in Japan.
Tweet of the Week #130: Man Gets Stuck On a Bidet
We can't even trust the toilets now?
