Author: J.J.

1. 2019.06.25

   Eating Out in Japan

   Have you ever had one of those days where you don’t have enough energy to lift a…

2. 2019.06.11

   Postcard from the Yokosuka Naval Base

   There are many interesting places in Japan. I say it so much I sound like a brok…

3. 2019.05.21

   The Quick Prep List for Your Japan Visit

   I posted a quick write up not that long ago about planning a trip to Japan. If y…

4. 2019.05.7

   Why Anime Isn’t Going to Improve Your Japanese

   Anime is one of the biggest things to come out of Japan. Any Japan enthusiast wo…

5. 2019.04.23

   How to Prep Yourself for a Programmer Interview

   Interviews are difficult. Interviews become harder if you have accumulated a goo…

6. 2019.04.16

   Fruit Feeding Frenzy

   Do you like fruits? I like fruits. I enjoy eating watermelon, peaches, lychee, a…

7. 2019.04.2

   Do You Know Pachinko?

   When I first moved to Japan, I lived a far distance from what you would call “…

8. 2019.03.19

   How Cherry Blossoms Became the Symbol of Japan

   Close your eyes. What comes to mind when I say “Japan”? Westerners reply with a …

9. 2019.03.12

   Writing and Speaking Japanese are Two Different Mo…

   Writing in Japanese was never my strong suit. Honestly, it still isn’t and proba…

10. 2019.02.26

    How to Plan a Trip in Japan

    Out of all the topics to write this is one of the hardest. It's also one I get a…