

Weekly Words no. 6: Sound FX
Japanese is a language with an overabundance of onomatopoeia (words that describe sounds). In fact, that's one of my favorite things...


Weekly Words no. 5: Eggs and Bunnies
Happy Good Friday, mina-san! I'm sure that (if you are someone who celebrates it) you are getting excited for Easter! I am too! My...


Weekly Words no. 4: Happy Spring, mina-san!
Well what do you know, the equinox has come and gone and it's springtime once again! (Although, here in New England it doesn't feel like...


Weekly Words no. 3: Luck of the Irish
I have a few good memories from my childhood about Saint Patrick's Day. One memory sticks out in my mind: the infamous pancake disaster...


Weekly Words no. 1: Hinamatsuri
Tomorrow, March 3rd, is the Japanese celebration of Hinamatsuri! I have been very excited as this is one of my favorite Japanese...