A Day on Miyajima Posted by sasha on Feb 20, 2017
Though it’s official name is Itsukushima (厳島), it is commonly referred to as Miyajima (宮島), which means “Shrine Island.” Famous for the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to be floating at high tide, this island is one of Japan’s top attractions. A visit there, less than an hour from Hiroshima by train and ferry, is…
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson – 3 Posted by keiko on Feb 1, 2017
When is the good time to read this 10 minute a day lesson?? So, when is the good time to spend 10 minute a day to learn my quick Japanese lesson? Someone just asked me the other day, and I have to tell you, it could be really anytime of the day, but I…
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson – 2 Posted by keiko on Jan 29, 2017
Spend 10 minute-a-day to learn Japanese Hi everyone! January is quickly approaching to the end, and hope everyone is having a great weekend. I started this 10-minute-a-day learning series in my last post. Hope you were able to read through it and pick up some of the expression of your interest. The second series…
A Glimpse of Hiroshima Posted by sasha on Jan 27, 2017
There is a lot to do and see in Hiroshima. If you’re just passing through, it’s hard to see it all. Visits to the Peace Memorial Museum, Peace Memorial Park, and Atomic Bomb Dome are encouraged. Try out okonomiyaki, a savory layered pancake that’s the local specialty dish.
10 minute-a-day Japanese Lesson – 1 Posted by keiko on Jan 22, 2017
Hi everyone, Happy New Year to you all, it’s a bit late. I hope everyone had a nice holiday and enjoyed celebrating New Years. This month, I decided to start a new learning series called, 10-minute-a-day Japanese Lesson in my blog post. This could be some expressions or vocabulary lesson, but something useful for you…
3 Must-Watch Japanese Dramas Posted by ranita on Jan 22, 2017
When learning a new language the biggest challenge one could face is improving their listening skills. Especially when they are not living in that country. I have seen students buy listening practice materials and books for the choukai (聴解) section of the JLPT. There is no doubt that JLPT choukai (聴解) books will familiarise you…
The Four Islands of Japan Posted by ranita on Jan 15, 2017
Japan (日本 Nihon) – land of the rising sun occupies only 377922 km² of land and is surrounded by water. Not connected to any other country by land makes Japan a unique country with respect to culture (文化 Bunka) and tradition (伝統 Dentou). What many of us might not know is that the Japanese archipelago…