Radwimps Releases Album Honoring Victims of 2011 Tohoku Earthquake

While listening to my work playlist today, I noticed a new Radwimps song in my recommendations. It was released on March 10th, 10 years after The Great Tohoku Earthquake that took countless lives. The song is called あいたい (aitai) which means I want to see you or I miss you in Japanese. It's simple but beautiful. I recommend you listen … Continue reading Radwimps Releases Album Honoring Victims of 2011 Tohoku Earthquake

The Difference Between “wa” and “ga” in Japanese

The video below from my teacher's Youtube channel explains the difference between the Japanese particles は (wa) and が (ga) in under 4 minutes! Last year, my Japanese teacher in Tokyo named Kaori-sensei decided to start her own Youtube channel. Her channel is called メキメキ日本語 (meki meki nihongo), which loosely translated (poorly translated by me) means … Continue reading The Difference Between “wa” and “ga” in Japanese

Travelling in Japan: Where to Buy the Japan Rail Pass and is it Worth it?

Whilst travelling in other countries can be quite daunting, terrifying, confusing and expensive, Japan has made a way for tourists and visitors that can make travelling in this beautiful country a lot easier and cheaper. I’m talking about the JR pass. This pass is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to help you to … Continue reading Travelling in Japan: Where to Buy the Japan Rail Pass and is it Worth it?