Welcome to our blog page where we muse about life as a Japanese translator, what to look for in good Japanese translation and interpreting agencies, and interesting facts about the Japanese language, culture, and people
Farm Tomita at Naka Furano Now that we’re at the tail end of September, summer in Japan is well and truly over (at least that’s the case here in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture!) This summer, I had an unforgettable trip to Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, renowned for its fresh produce (especially seafood, meat & dairy), stunning landscapes and powder snow in winter As many may know, summer is the least popular time to visit Japan because most of the country suf