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Japanese Vocabulary for Talking about the Coronavirus

From how to understand the news in Japanese to words for seeing a doctor.

By Matthew Coslett May 1, 2020 3 min read

10 Ways to Experience Japan From Home

Immerse yourself in everything Japanese while quarantined with movies, whisky, and Japan wanderlust photos.

By Erika Van 't Veld Apr 17, 2020 7 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Buying Hay Fever Medication in Japan

Achoo! Hay fever season is back with a vengeance. Get rid of your sniffles with this seasonal vocabulary.

By Matthew Coslett Mar 24, 2020 2 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Using the ATM in Japan

Bank better have my money.

By Matthew Coslett Mar 17, 2020 2 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Writing the Education Section of Your Japanese Resume

When in Japan, do like the Japanese.

By Marie Meg Mar 3, 2020 1 min read

Tweet of the Week #70: Hand sanitizer out of stock because of the coronavirus? Vodka works just as well.

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa Feb 29, 2020 3 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheet: How to Navigate the Japanese Train System

Keep calm and find the right station exit with this guide to catching the train in Japan!

By Heidi Sarol Feb 25, 2020 1 min read

プレイボーイ and Other Japanese Words for Naughty Dating Behavior

If your Valentine's Day date says you’re しつこい, it means they just aren’t into you. Let it go!

By Matthew Coslett Feb 12, 2020 4 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Buying Cold Medicine in Japan

Fight off that nasty bug with this guide to the most common kanji found on Japanese OTC medicines.

By Heidi Sarol Feb 11, 2020 1 min read

Tweet of the Week #66: Amidst Coronavirus Fears, Twitter Shares How (Not) To Wear A Surgical Face Mask

Bet this will keep those pesky germs away!

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa Feb 1, 2020 3 min read

Kanji Cheat Sheets: Going to Karaoke in Japan

Level up your karaoke experience by learning how to use the machine in Japanese

By Marie Meg Jan 28, 2020 5 min read