as written by Melissa Kartini
These aren’t exactly tips; these are more of a call for fellow Malaysians who are learning Japanese to make use of the advantages they have in the language. Though when I put it that way… I guess you can call these study tips? Anyway. I’m about to go into my second year of studying Japanese …
With the JLPT just two weeks away, the air in my school has been abuzz with JLPT talk. Our teachers have been prepping us with extra classes outside of our school sessions; students have been asking each other about their exam centres and studies; and others have been expressing worry about its possible cancellation. There …
For many Malaysians living abroad, one of the hardest things to do when speaking to people is explaining our culture to them. God knows how many times our explanations have been met with confusion or even disbelief. If that is the case, why not show this list to them? Or maybe you’re a foreigner who’s …
… Well, the featured image might be a bit of an exaggeration. I do live in Tokyo, which is one of the warmer parts of Japan. But it caught your attention, didn’t it? 😉 That said, even if winter in Tokyo isn’t too bad (it rarely ever snows here!), I suck when it comes to …
When it comes to Muslims (especially Muslim tourists) in Japan, there are two types: One that is hyper-aware of the lack of halal food in the country One that is blissfully unaware and assumes they’re fine as long as they avoid alcohol and meat Although it might seem like halal food is plentiful in Japan …
A question that I often get is, “How is Japan handling Covid-19?”. It’s a common question, and given how popular Japan is, an expected one. Honestly, I don’t think Japan has changed that much with the arrival of Covid-19–especially when compared to the strict lockdowns initiated by other countries. Life is pretty much business as …
Hey! How is everyone doing? It’s no secret that this hasn’t been a good year for the majority of us, myself included–which was why I decided to take a long holiday from my blog. But I’m here again, so hello! In case you were wondering how I spent my time away, I basically spent it …