物語の自動販売機：Story vending machine – A drink for the Heart
n Japan, vending machines are everywhere, but a new “story vending machine” now offers short, location-themed stories at the press of a button.
n Japan, vending machines are everywhere, but a new “story vending machine” now offers short, location-themed stories at the press of a button.
What if one carefully chosen sentence could reach someone’s future? In this blog, Ritsuko-sensei links essay editing to The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, exploring the quiet power of words written with care.
Do you know how to support someone with dementia? Here are practical, easy-to-use tips from a dementia supporter training, and a reminder that the same gentle approach matters for everyone.
A short introduction to traditional folk craft toys from Japan’s Tohoku region, highlighting a few iconic examples and the handmade culture behind them.
In Japan, elementary school students use a backpack called a “randoseru”, and its color can reflect identity, social expectations, and the surprising weight of a child’s “simple” choice.
In Japan, people often say “Gochisousama deshita” after a meal to show appreciation. However, when dining out, choosing the right timing can be surprisingly difficult.
Ritsuko Sensei introduces Japanese symbols of luck and shares her dracaena’s bloom as a hopeful sign.
Sensei Mayu shares her thoughts about the interesting word-use of Utada Hikaru, and how her song“Hikari” can be felt in different ways.
Ritsuko Sensei shares her experience visiting Ghibli Park, a place where nature and the world of Studio Ghibli blend seamlessly.
Shusse usually means career success—but in Japanese, the word also applies to fish. What is that all it means?