Learning Business Japanese as a Beginner I
More foreigners are doing business with Japan than ever before. Whether this is interaction with Japanese clients, working directly for a Japanese company, or working as an assistant language teacher…
The Importance of Using Japanese
Do you find that no matter how much you study, no matter how many days in a row, how many hours you spend a day or points you rack up…
I’m Afraid of Kanji
I’ve noticed that lots of people want to start learning Japanese but the prospect of kanji is intimidating. A lot of people tell me they’re afraid of kanji, and don’t…
What Makes a Good Manga Translation?
You might think translating manga is just turning Japanese into English, but that’s not the case. A good manga translation is a lot more than that. Many people want to…
Translating Japanese SFX in Manga
Translating Japanese SFX in manga might seem really difficult at first as a beginner but it’s actually a lot easier than you’d think! Many people want to translate manga but…
Resources for Translating Manga for Beginners
Many people want to translate manga but there is not much information on how to start translating manga. This series looks at different aspects of translating manga for beginners, with…
Japan’s Lucky Poop – Dajare Puns and Culture
This week I wanted to look at Japan’s fascination with dajare (ダジャレ) or “wordplay/puns” and how their love for them has permeated itself into Japanese customs and media. (I’ve talked…
JET Teaching in Japan
Many people interested in Japan are interested in moving there. Quite often that means an interest in teaching English in Japan either through JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) or another…