Alternative medicine in Japan Japanese people are very health-conscious and spend a lot of money on health products, supplements, and health treatments including massages. But in this blog by a Japanese teacher, you can learn about one health method which is gaining popularity in Japan and is surprisingly...free! Listen to the blog and learn how to pronounce the Japanese. Learn new vocabulary an...

Japanese Ghost Stories Japan is a country with a long history of literature and within this, ghost stories play a deep and colorful role in its folklore. Japanese yurei (ghosts) and yokai (mythical spirits) appear in many forms of entertainment from books to traditional art forms. Today, they also appear in anime, manga, video games, and movies. In this blog for Japanese learners, Japanese teach...

Concerts after the pandemic During the pandemic, concerts and live music gigs have been canceled. In Japan, when the sports games were restarted, they asked the spectators to refrain from crying out or shouting. For this reason, I think there is pent-up energy ready to be released in the post-Corona world. Maybe in that 'return to normal' Eguchi sensei will find the experiences that she is looki...

New types of tourism in Japan This has been a difficult time for the tourism economy of many countries. And as the world slowly recovers, there may be some changes in the types of tourism that are popular. Going to crowded spots with the generic sites of temples and historical buildings may become less popular. And ways of connecting our 'at home' enjoyment with our outdoor activities may become...

Manners during the pandemic Mask wearing has been the most prevalent new form of etiquette during the pandemic, but there have been other types of new manners too. From conducting interviews and having meetings, there are many normal activities that have had to be altered to accommodate 'the new normal'. Here in Japan, one such activity is eating. Typically in Japan, the emerging manner has gar...