Trying to read Japanese news is probably scary for most students of Japanese. Wouldn’t it be great if you could read current Japanese news instead of the usual stuff found in textbooks? I want to talk about some ways and resources that can help you learn to read Japanese news websites and blogs.
Month: June 2015
The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Are you stuck in your Japanese studies with no motivation? Are you overwhelmed with the amount of material don’t know what to focus on? The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) could be what you need to give you a clear goal. It’s not as scary as it sounds, so let’s talk about it.
Shenmue III has been announced by Yu Suzuki
The Shenmue III Announcement
I was at work when I read the greatest news on my phone today. I read that Yu Suzuki, the creator of Shenmue, announced on stage at the Sony conference that Shenmue III is ready to be made if gamers are ready to contribute. The game will be funded by gamers through KickStarter and be available on PS4 and PC.
Final Fantasy VII Retrospective
My retrospective about Final Fantasy VII and why it had such a great impact on me when I was growing up. Buckle up and get ready for this trip down memory lane!
Pickup: A Retro Mega Man Toy Surprise
I had gone out of my way to travel to Osaka’s DenDen Town to make a visit to Super Potato, one of the best retro game shops in Japan, only to discover that the store had relocated somewhere else. I didn’t have time to go to the new location, but I didn’t want to leave empty handed, so I spotted a smaller retro video game store and went inside.Japanese and American School Differences
I saw a post on Mental Floss that mentioned Japanese and American school differences and I wanted to do my own version. What’s the deal with school uniforms and do students really clean their own schools without janitors? Let’s find out!