What is Lang-8?

What is Lang-8? Lang-8 is the best place to improve foreign language writing skills, and moreover, is even free of charge. Lang-8 is a social networking service,...

Travel in Japan: Tottori, temple on precipice

Today, I'll show you a place to visit in Tottori, which is one of the least famous areas in Japan! Tottori, the area which can be forgotten by Japanese people.　A...

Wanpan Man (One-Punch Man)

A surprising thing happened with Wanpan Man also known as One-Punch Man abroad. Five or six years ago, when I was a student, I read a manga on a personal website....

The first hockey game I saw

I watched my first hockey game. It was the Toronto Marlies vs. the Utica Comets. THe Marlies are an American Hockey League team, not the highest league, NHL,...

Travel in Japan: Kagoshima, great caldera in Mt. Kirishima

Actually, Japan is larger than you thought. The picture above is obviously Japanese scenery, I took it when I climbed up Mt. Karakuni, which is part of Kirishima...

Study of android. Existence of a mind

I saw an interesting play, which featured human actor and an android. An Android is similar to a robot, but it's made more imitating a human. The play was the  result...

Travel in Japan: Kagawa, delicious udon, and an ancient temple

I'd like to tell you about tourist spot in Japan that are off the beaten path. This time, I'll introduce Kagawa. Kagawa is located in the Shikoku area, in the...

Travel in Japan: Beppu, Hot Spring

I'd like to tell you about off the beaten path tourist spots in Japan. This time, I'll introduce Beppu. Beppu is located in Kyusyu area, the Southern part...

Cursed People in Princess Mononoke, もののけ姫

(This post is for those who have seen Princess Mononoke) Other post→Why Eboshi and Moro Fought on the Ruined Mountain There is a curse in the movie, Princess Mononoke....

Princess Mononoke, Why Eboshi and Moro Fought on the Ruined Mountain

(This post is for those who have seen Princess Mononoke) Other post→Cursed People in Princess Mononoke, もののけ姫 After Ashitaka and a monk meet, the scene...