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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
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Beautiful reframes in Japanese - arigato
What words and phrases do you use in your daily lives that spark joy within? Read on to find out a beautiful way to use the word 'arigato'
Jason Khoh
Aug 18, 20221 min read
The Art of Business Cards
We're love the way our new business cards look and feel! Find out about the thinking process behind our hand-stamped and hand-made cards
Jason Khoh
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Mountain Day in Japan (August 11)
One of my favourite public holidays in Japan is Yama no hi (aka Mountain Day) as it's a great excuse to enjoy the beauty of Japan's peaks
Jason Khoh
Aug 11, 20221 min read
#InternationalBeerDay
Our word of the week pays tribute to one of the world's most popular alcoholic beverages, especially for men
Jason Khoh
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Serigasawa Onsen self-serve station
Do you know what this is? No, it’s not a petrol station - it’s a self-serve onsen (hot-spring water) station! The Serigasawa Onsen...
Jason Khoh
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Spitz - Polar Bear (English lyrics)
Have you ever loved a song so much that you just had to translate the lyrics into your mother tongue?
Jason Khoh
Jul 27, 20221 min read
In Praise of Shadows
My thoughts on 'In Praise of Shadows' by Junichiro Tanizaki, a poignant book on Japan's fascinating relationship with darkness and shadows
Jason Khoh
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Unfolding the origami around umami
Ever had difficulty conveying the umami experience in an easy-to-understand and appealing way? If so, then this article is for you!
Jason Khoh
Jun 20, 20222 min read
3 November - Culture Day
Culture Day in Japan!
Jason Khoh
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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