Who wouldn’t want to sound fluent in a second or third language? Like many learners, I picked up a lot of slang from dramas, but I also learned plenty from my Japanese friends (tomodachi). Of course, I sometimes use it in the wrong context—haha! Being married into a Japanese family has also helped since I get to hear a lot of their casual speech (tameguchi). However, one funny thing is that I sometimes end up sounding boyish with the slang I use. When I get it wrong, people around me laugh, m...

As some of you may know, I’m married to a Japanese man, while I come from Albania. Our cultures are so far away geographically and culturally, yet I would choose him in every lifetime ❤. Why'm saying this is because today I will discuss about the etymology of the word 'wife' in Japanese. I have heard many convos how people refer to me when they ask my husband, or how his family refers to me as his wife and so on. I'm indeed a wife now with many names haha 😃. Back when I worked for a chocolat...

In late March 2018 or 2019 I don't recall the exact year, but I remember this night vividly. I was sitting outside on my bicycle, just back from work...

Whenever I think of public baths, the imagery from "Spirited Away" immediately springs to mind, produced by Studio Ghibli anime. It features a young ...

I'm thrilled to talk about a topic close to my heart, and likely yours too: SLEEP. An article about Dakota Johnson( Hollywood Actress) sleeping 14 ho...