Remember my last post about how the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji was inspired by a formidable yokai Japanese folklore? If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, you can find it here. I thought you might be interested in learning about other characters from this series inspired by Japanese folklore. That’s why I’ve […]
Our planet is home to an incredibly diverse range of species, with new discoveries being made every year. In fact, did you know that it’s estimated that approximately 18,000 new species are discovered every year, adding to the already comprehensive record of life on Earth? That’s a LOT, right? Today, I have some exciting news […]
WASSUP G A M E R S So as you may know, I learned Japanese a couple of years ago (2020). Today I will be teaching you some of the language and some things to never do in Japan. ALRIGHT. LETS GET INTO IT G A M E R S! Respect Customs and Traditions 1: […]
With a population of about 125.8 million, Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Japan is part of The Ring of Fire, and three-fourths of the terrain is focused on mountains. Mt. Fuji is one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and it is a pilgrimage site for some of the […]
Have you ever heard of haiku (pronounced high-koo)? It’s a type of Japanese poem that only has three lines. Its format is: Line 1: Five syllables Line 2: Seven syllables Line 3: Five syllables Now, you might be thinking, “What is a syllable?” Well, a syllable is a single sound within a word. For example, […]
Have you heard of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba? If not, then you’re missing out on one of the most popular and thrilling anime shows out there! I’ve read and watched it, and I highly recommend it to you. Trust me. It’s a must-read/watch! This Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Koyoharu […]
This is my first post since like… idk November 2023 or something.. Sorry about that. You’ll have probably forgotten I exist on here, but anyway…. Back to the article. I’m sure most of you have probably heard of Hello Kitty at least once in your life. But what if I told you that she has […]
Wow! Well, hello there! Are you wondering, “Why? Why watch/read Bungo Stray Dogs”? “How does the series impact its fans”? Well! then, here’s my reasoning! Bungou Sutorei Doggusu (文豪ストレイドッグス), or Bungo Stray Dogs, is originally a manga series written by Japanese author Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa. The name itself translates to: “literary […]
Hej Everyone, It’s Carly, I hope you’re having a good morning/afternoon/night A few months ago, I made a post called Top 5 Nordic folk bands. I decided to make a part 2 because there are more Nordic folk bands that I want to promote. So, let’s get into it 5# – Triakel Country: Sweden Years […]
Have you ever heard of the extraordinary story of a dog who became the most famous traveled postal dog, thanks to his love for mail? Meet Owney, a terrier mix that became a beloved mascot for the Railway Mail Service and the United States Postal Service for nine years. Amazing, right? But you may wonder, […]
The giant squid is an inhabitant of the seas of Japan. Its scientific name is Architeuthis Dux. It is also known to be the largest invertebrate on the planet. Their eyes have been recorded to be 10 inches in diameter. Instead of a mouth, squids have beaks, kinda like birds. They mostly eat deep sea […]
Have you ever heard of or seen Moomin? Most people do not recognize these hippo-like characters that appeared in comic books and movies, but these characters are a big deal in Finland and Sweden So, what is a Moomin in Finland? Moomin is a series of children’s books written in the 1940s by Tove Jansson. […]
Hi friends! It’s been a while since I sent my last post. Do you want to learn a new language but don’t know where to start? Well, I’m gonna tell you all about Duolingo, a free, fun, and effective way to learn a language online! Duolingo is a personalized and universally accessible online platform that […]
Many believe that the leaf sheep sea slug is a made-up creature because of how magical it looks. Let me tell you a fact: it is real. Its scientific name is Costasiella Kuroshimae. Common names it goes by are the sea sheep, leaf slug, bunny slug, and sap-sucking sea slugs. Many people mistake one for […]
Amelia Earhart – you know her, you love her, and she is probably the most influential woman in aviation history. But what happened during her international flight with navigator Fred Noonan? Let’s discuss the theories. Normal Theory: She crashed her plane in the ocean and either died on impact with Noonan or drowned. This theory […]
On July 31, 2023, a rare spotless giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Washington County, Tennessee. The last reported sighting of a spotless giraffe was at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, in 1972. Its name was Toshiko. Amazing, right? Experts believe the calf is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living on the planet. Reticulated […]
Are you familiar with the name J. Robert Oppenheimer? You might’ve already heard about him since a Hollywood film about his life hit the cinemas. Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who made important contributions to science and technology. He’s well-known for being the “father of the atomic bomb” due to his work on developing […]
In day-to-day life, you sometimes have to talk with foreigners. There was an article about how to say hello in different languages. If you haven’t read it yet, you can read it here. Here’s how to say “great” in 10 languages. (The Italian term will be more familiar for Western music students as we see […]
Let’s be honest. Nothing beats a steaming bowl of instant noodles, especially during cold weather. If you’ve already tried this, then you know what I mean! There’s just something comforting about how the flavorful broth of instant noodles warms you up. Its delectable smell and the hot steam waft over you as you slurp the […]
Here’s how you can say “hello in 10 of the world’s languages!!! Spanish – Infierno Japanese – こんにちは (Kon’nichiwa) This is such easy, right? French – bonjour German – hölle Latin – Salve Chinese – 你好 (nǐ hǎo) Russian – привет (privet), not private right? Korean – 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo) Hindi – नमस्कार (namaskar) much unfamiliar […]