Posts by: Tomoni Shintaku

It is said in Christianity that, “if you have faith, you will acquire eternal life. ” I don’t know if it’s true or not. However, are you sane for wanting…

In Singapore, there are many skyscrapers because this country is very small. So, they have to stack rooms like they are Lego Blocks. This way, they are able to make…

I was asked by a foreign friend: “Japan has many Gods, why don’t you fight them?” I agreed with his question. One thing I can say for sure is they…

Have you ever heard of ‘certificate of delay’? I thought this was global standard before I have moved abroad. No way, it is pretty strange, Japan’s culture. You know, Japanese…

In most countries, people have to pay money for water at restaurants. Those who live in such countries know the value of water. Nevertheless, Japanese people don’t realize this value…

“Can you get that for me?”. “That is interesting, isn’t it?” These are an example of a typical conversation in Japan. It is hard to understand the expression ‘that’? But…

In Japan, toilet lid opening is automatic. Most foreigners who see it say ‘Wow, this is great!’ Are you serious? Is it necessary to make it automatic? When I was…

Japanese think that ‘futsū’ is important. ‘futsū’ means normal, ordinary and average in Japanese. Also, ‘futsū’ has a great power in Japan. I will provide an example; women often say…

In Singapore, the following is prohibited by law; Throwing away garbage, spitting on the road and selling chewing gums. Hence, it is said that Singapore is ‘a clean country.’ I…

In Japan, talking on the phone is prohibited in the train. Actually, it does not have a definite reason. But you know, talking with someone else in person is ok….

I have lived in Singapore. This country does not have four seasons. On the contrary, it has just one season. Here is always summer. I will compare Japan and Singapore….

‘Why do so many Japanese learn English?’ I was questioned by my English teacher. Surely, she is a foreigner because if she were Japanese, she would not ask such a…

I participate in catholic activities. Lately, I feel that they are sharp. What does sharp mean？ Wait, I will explain it. Most Japanese people don’t have a specific religion. They…

I wear glasses because I have bad eyesight. In Japan, to a person who wears glasses many say: ‘you studied hard’ or ‘you read many books’. It is kind of…

I have been living in Singapore for 8 months. It is my first time to move abroad. Recently, I’ve been thinking about language barrier. I felt it stronger here than…

Waste has been hated among people. For example, during commute time, talk to stupid guy and merely long meeting etc. What is ultimate non waste life? I think that the…

Our life is simple. Even a toddler can explain it. In short, our life is eating, shitting and sleeping. That’s all. Speaking of sleep, our sleep is very similar to…

The most important thing is I am able to do what I want to do either I can do it or I cannot do it. It is different between my…

Grown ups love money. I’m sure we need to have bread but our life is not just about eating, shitting and sleeping. I think that you make more inefficient things….

I went to church to meet priest on Saturday. This is a first interview for baptize education program, it was called RCIA. The road was wet because it had rainning…