as written by Melissa Kartini
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 …
Two of my biggest regrets when I first started studying Japanese were: Not knowing which textbooks to buy. Not knowing that the best way to tackle the JLPT N3 and onwards is by using multiple textbooks. Which is why I’ve decided to add this new section to my blog–to share the wealth of knowledge I’ve …
Long story short, yes, yes it is–but that is easier said than done. Especially for shy language learners. Trust me, as a shy person myself, I know this feeling all too well. While I simply adore language learning–I love writing, reading and just consuming such content in general–I tend to dread the speaking part of …
I’ve been living in Japan for over a year now, and like any other foreigner living overseas for an extended amount of time, it’s only natural to pick up some of the local habits. I do not by any means think that I’m remotely Japanese, or anything like them, but I have found myself doing …
