The people of Japan have, over the years, built a reputation for being rule-abiding and mindful of their surroundings. It’s still not uncommon to see locals patiently waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green, even when there are no cars in sight. Television and social media often feature visitors who don’t follow the rules….
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Languages Galore
Originally Posted in Soc.Culture.Filipino My situation here in Japan is even funnier. When talking with my Canadian friends, I would involuntarily insert Japanese words to my English knowing they’d understand them anyways. To those who can’t speak Japanese, I avoid inserting Japanese words and Filipino-invented words (namely “C.R.”) to my English. When talking with my…
Ang JLPT
Ang Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) o ang tinatawag nilang “Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken (日本語能力試験)” ay marahil ang pinaka-sikat sa lahat ng mga Pagsusulit sa Pagsukat ng Galing sa Nihongo. Taon-taon sa simula ng buwan ng Disyembre, napupuno ang mga Test Centers dito sa Japan ng mga dayuhang nais subukan ang kanilang galing sa Nihongo. Nuong…
Ang Turistang Hapon
Kararating ko lang galing Thailand at Singapore. Kasama ko ang aking mga ka-opisinang Hapon (at isang Tsino), nag-company trip papuntang Phuket at sa aming pauwi, ay dumaan sandali sa Singapore. Ako Rin Nung nasa Pilipinas pa ako ay lagi kong nababalitaan na may mga turistang bus-bus kung bumaba sa may Central Market para mamili ng…
Enrico in Tokyo 