Daily Life

Japanese usually expect to understand their own feeling. I will provide some examples. “I want you to leave me alone because I am exhausted.” “I don’t require your help, because…

I don’t like Blacks. Wait, didn’t you think of me is a racist? I have a reason. As you know, they often have unpleasant odor. Who likes bad odor? Nobody…

I often say “my labor” and so on. Yet, most of my English teachers correct it. Labor means nearly equal a slave. They tell me to use “my work” instead….

What do you want? Is it a new bag, big house or your own car? Is it too materialistic? Then, how about knowledge, skill or love? Anyway, We have many…

“Grown ups love numbers.” I came across this phrase in ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. I think the number means grown ups represent utilitarianism. Grown ups always strive…

I am a Japanese and to me it seems that foreigners are free. As you know, Japanese have a strict discipline. I think that invisible binds are unwritten rules. However,…

I often request a small portion of food at restaurants in Singapore. However, they ignore my request most of the time. As a result, I often receive and opposite food…

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…