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Day 14: Ishikawa Prefecture
We head back down to the Chubu region of Japan to visit the prefecture of Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast. The capital is Kanazawa city.
Jason Khoh
May 28, 20201 min read
Day 13: Yamagata Prefecture
We head north to the Tohoku region of Japan to visit Yamagata, which is in the southwestern corner of the region and faces the Sea of Japan.
Jason Khoh
May 27, 20201 min read
Day 12: Miyazaki Prefecture
We’re back in the southern island of Kyushu to visit Miyazaki, which is on the island’s south-east coast.
Jason Khoh
May 26, 20201 min read
Day 11: Toyama Prefecture
The start of the third week has us back down in the Chubu region of Honshu island in Toyama. Toyama prefecture is along the Sea of Japan
Jason Khoh
May 25, 20201 min read
Day 10: Akita Prefecture
The end of week two has us visiting Akita, which is located at the northern end of the main island of Honshu in the Tohoku region.
Jason Khoh
May 22, 20202 min read
Day 9: Kagawa Prefecture
Today we head back to Shikoku island to visit its northeastern prefecture, Kagawa. Its capital is Takamatsu city.
Jason Khoh
May 21, 20201 min read
Day 8: Wakayama Prefecture
Day 8 marks the first time we visit the Kansai region: Wakayama, located on the Kii peninsula in western Japan. The capital is Wakayama city
Jason Khoh
May 20, 20202 min read
Day 7: Yamanashi Prefecture
Day 7 sends us back to the main island of Honshu where we visit the first landlocked prefecture to feature in our quiz: Yamanashi.
Jason Khoh
May 19, 20202 min read
Day 6: Saga Prefecture
Week two has us in Kyushu for the first time. Today we visit its smallest prefecture: Saga, which can be found in the northwest region
Jason Khoh
May 18, 20201 min read
Day 5: Fukui Prefecture
We are back on the main island of Honshu on Day 5 to visit Fukui prefecture!
Jason Khoh
May 15, 20202 min read
Day 4: Tokushima Prefecture
The fourth day of our quiz transports us to Kochi’s neighbour: Tokushima. Tokushima is the easternmost prefecture of Shikoku and its capita
Jason Khoh
May 14, 20202 min read
Day 3: Kochi Prefecture
Day Three in Kochi (hey, it rhymes!) Our first foray into the island of Shikoku...
Jason Khoh
May 13, 20201 min read
Day 2: Shimane Prefecture
Day 2 of our online pub quiz has us visiting Shimane prefecture!
Jason Khoh
May 12, 20202 min read
Day 1: Tottori Prefecture
Day 1 of our 10-week virtual pub quiz series kicks off in Tottori prefecture!
Jason Khoh
May 11, 20201 min read
The Great "I wish I was in Japan" Pub Quiz
Bummed 'cause COVID-19 means you can't go to the pub or visit Japan? Do the next best thing by taking part in our virtual pub quiz on Japan!
Jason Khoh
May 8, 20203 min read
The Japanese translator's favourite books — Noraneko Gundan
Yes, I'm a Japanese translator. Yes, I'm a small business owner. But I'm also a father who only wants the best for my kids, like many of you
Jason Khoh
Mar 14, 20202 min read
How a Japanese translator celebrates the launch of the new Toyota Supra...
Check out our first blog where we do a JP-to-ENG translation in honour of one of Japan's finest exports — the legendary Toyota Supra!
Jason Khoh
Mar 14, 20204 min read
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