Have you ever come across the term "wasei eigo"? It translates to "Japanese-made English" and describes English words that have been slightly altered and incorporated into the Japanese language for everyday use. Despite their English roots, these "wasei eigo" words often develop meanings that differ significantly from their original ones. As a result, Japanese visitors to … [Read more...] about 20 English Words Commonly Misunderstood by Japanese Speakers
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Did Junko Furuta’s killers ever get sentenced for their crimes?
The details of Junko Furuta’s case are not for the faint of heart. The trial results for her killers are not for anyone prone to moral outrage. Furuta was a young Japanese girl who was abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered by her classmates. It’s truly despicable what the four teenage boys who abducted her revealed they were capable of. Junko Furuta did nothing wrong, but … [Read more...] about Did Junko Furuta’s killers ever get sentenced for their crimes?
Japanese Researchers Asked A Man To Have Sex With 5 Women To Investigate Whether Squirt Includes Pee
The discharge of fluid following sexual arousal in female is known as squirting. It involves a tasteless, transparent fluid. The International Journal of Urology report states that scientists infused an indigo-colored fluid into the bladders of 5 women. Out of 5 women: one woman was in her 50s, two were in their 30s, and two were in their 40s. All of the ladies claimed to be … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Asked A Man To Have Sex With 5 Women To Investigate Whether Squirt Includes Pee
American Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’
An American tourist suspected of murdering and chopping the head off of his Japanese “Tinder date” last month has been revealed to be a “mama’s boy” who once served in the United States Air Force. Yevgeniy Vasilievich Bayraktar, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old office worker Saki Kondo before putting her severed head in a bag and then scattering the rest of her body in … [Read more...] about American Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’
How to Get a Permanent Resident Visa in Japan
Maybe you, a foreign national, like Japan so much that you want to keep on living in Japan permanently. To do this, you will need a Permanent Resident visa. This visa allows unlimited duration for your stay, meaning you don’t have to keep on renewing your visa (however, you have to renew your resident card every 7 years). Also, you may work in any job. If you have lived … [Read more...] about How to Get a Permanent Resident Visa in Japan