Why do we say “take medicine” as “drink medicine” in Japanese? 💊
In Japanese, we say 「薬(くすり)をのむ」. In English, we say take medicine, so many people wonder, “Why drink?”🤔💊 A long time ago in Japan,...
tomo-japanese
Sep 1, 2025
Festival Season in Kyoto – A Blend of Tradition and Modern world 🎆
Summer is gradually arriving in Japan, and with it comes one of my favourite things, which is matsuri ! All across the country, towns and...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1, 2025
🍖Enjoying Japanese Food in Singapore: Kushi Japanese Dining🐟
If you're looking for a casual and tasty Japanese meal in Singapore, I recommend Kushi Japanese Dining. This restaurant offers a...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1, 2025
🇸🇬Zunda Crape in SG
みなさんは「ずんだ」を知っていますか。 (Do you all know about "zunda”?) Zunda is a sweet paste made from boiled and mashed edamame mixed with sugar and...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1, 2025
Have you ever been to Nagoya?😁💓
Today, I’d love to introduce you to my hometown—Nagoya! ✨ I was born and raised there, and I truly believe it’s one of the most exciting...
tomo-japanese
Jul 1, 2025
Shrine or Temple? 🇯🇵⛩️🛕
When I talk to students about Japan, they often ask, “What’s the difference between a shrine and a temple?”🤔⛩️ It’s a good question!...
tomo-japanese
Jul 1, 2025
🌧️ Tsuyu: Japan’s Rainy Season That Feels a Bit Like Singapore 🌂
When I first moved to Singapore, I was struck by the daily afternoon showers. “It reminds me of Japan’s tsuyu ,” I thought—but Japan’s...
tomo-japanese
Jul 1, 2025
A Taste of Early Summer: Discovering Shincha in Singapore
In Japan, May is the season for shincha ― the first tea harvest of the year. The name means “new tea,” and it refers to the young tea...
tomo-japanese
Jun 1, 2025
Have You Heard of “Minazuki,” Kyoto’s Summer Sweet?
June in Kyoto is hot and humid, as the rainy season begins.☔️. But during this muggy time of year, there’s a traditional sweet I always...
tomo-japanese
Jun 1, 2025
🇸🇬Towering Japanese Don in SG
みなさんは丼(どん)ものが好きですか？ (Do you like Don/rice bowls?) 牛丼(ぎゅうどん)、カツ丼、親子丼(おやこどん)、海鮮丼(かいせんどん)… 色々(いろいろ)ありますよね！ (There are many different kinds...
tomo-japanese
Jun 1, 2025
