NHK World (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) offers a free 24/7 live stream of the events in Japan. The live stream has English translation (voice over/subs) and broadcasts live press conferences, activity at the power plant, and other news on the aftermath of the 3/11 quake and tsunami in Japan. Read how to watch NHK World TV live stream…
Japanese iPhones already have emoji enabled. You can enable emoji on your iPhone without jailbreaking for free. There are some apps that enable emoji but most of them aren’t free or they are chinese or japanese. Continue reading “Enable Emoji on iPhone 3G – free, no jailbreak” »
Go to Engrish.com
Funny phrases from signs, menus, or buildings in Japan (and other countries) are being submitted to Engrish.com. According to the FAQ in Engrish.com (see link below) the definition of Engrish is ‘… the humorous English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising and product design.’
Japanese people use English words on products just because it’s cool. They often don’t know or don’t care if it makes any sense. Think carefully before pointing your finger at them. How many Japanese or Chinese characters are printed on your clothes, bags, towels, wallet and other items around you? Ever wondered what their meaning is, if any?
Continue reading “Japanese is out: Let’s Speech Engrish!” »
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