Bored? Don’t want to look at a screen? Solo print and play board games to the rescue! I’m a casual gamer at best — I probably only get to play a lightweight board game once a week, and maybe a heavy board game a couple of times per year. I love games. I love the…
Another Japanese YouTuber to Learn About Japan From
Another quality YouTuber that produces content about Japan, in Japan, and with Japanese subtitles. If you’re wondering what life is like in Japan, or if you’re already in Japan and are looking for things to do, you’re sure to find something on Miki’s channel. I certainly didn’t know about that meat sandwich place in Shimokitazawa….
Japanese Lesson from Games: To Be Decided on Something 腹が決まってる
Time for another language pick up from a Nintendo Switch game! This time it’s from Gnosia, the single-player social deduction game modeled after the popular social game, Werewolf. Japanese: どうやら全員、腹は決まってるみてーだな。 Hiragana: どうやらぜんいん、はらはきまってるみてーだな。 Romaji: douyara zenninn, hara ha kimatterumitee da na. The interesting part of this speech part is the second part of the first sentence….
Japanese YouTubers to boost your Listening Comprehension
ならまち花あかりちゃんねる (Naramachi HanaAkari Channel) This channel features a couple of maiko in Nara. They frequently do live events and react to view comments. They have videos where they introduce some culturally interesting aspect of maiko-life or Japanese traditional arts, and a few where they walk around famous locations in Nara. The production quality is very…
Japanese Lesson from Games: Every second counts!
Fire Emblem Three Houses is FILLED with advanced Japanese phrases and vocabulary. The game is entirely voiced, and you can replay any dialog you want as long as you don’t leave the dialog sequence. The Nintendo Switch is region free, and many (not all) games, including Fire Emblem, have the full Japanese text and audio available in…
Japanese Lesson from Games: 千載一遇 once in a lifetime!
The Nintendo Switch is region free, and many (not all) games, including the demo for Project Triangle Strategy, have the full Japanese text and audio available in the U.S. release of the game. No need to import from Japan! This is an amazing resource for gamers who are learning Japanese. Here’s my latest grab! Japanese:…
Japanese Lesson from Games: 九死に一生を得る a proverb for a narrow escape!
The Nintendo Switch is region free, and many (not all) games, including Xenoblade Chronicles HD, have the full Japanese text and audio available in the U.S. release of the game. No need to import from Japan! This is an amazing resource for gamers who are learning Japanese. Here’s my latest grab! Japanese: ありがとう。九死に一生を得た気分だ。 Romaji: arigatou….
Earth Celebration on Sado Island
In 2013 I went to the Earth Celebration festival on Sado Island. It was a wonderful experience and I hope I have a chance to do it again. Attending the the Earth Celebration is a real adventure. It’s a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, a musical treat, and a cultural experience….
Tottori Sand Dunes for an trip out-of-the-ordinary Japan Adventure
Looking for something different to do in Japan? Try Tottori Sand Dunes! Might be fun. This isn’t a location I would recommend to someone who is headed to Japan for the first time ever, but if you are already living in Japan and looking for something new to do, check it out. The Tottori Sand…
Japanese Lesson from Games: 人の上に立つ者
The Nintendo Switch is region free, and many (not all) games, including Octopath Traveler, have the full Japanese text and audio available in the U.S. release of the game. No need to import from Japan! This is an amazing resource for gamers who are learning Japanese. Here’s my latest grab! Kanji: 人の上に立つ者 Romaji: ひとのうえにたつもの English:…