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Lost in Translation No More: Mochiwa Mochiya Helps Japanese Film Studio Distribute Movie Globally
Mochiwa Mochiya's subtitling nous helped a Japanese film production company successfully release their movie to an English-speaking audience
Jason Khoh
May 3, 20232 min read
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Mermaids in Japan: A Dive into the World of 人魚 (Ningyo)
Discover Japan's mermaid history, from ningyo folklore to Studio Ghibli's Ponyo, in our captivating blog! #Mermaids #JapaneseCulture
Jason Khoh
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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Springing into Tradition: A Guide to Japan's Equinox Customs and Culinary Delights
A guide to the customs and traditions associated with the spring equinox in Japan
Jason Khoh
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Greening Up in Japan: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Across the Pacific
Japan's celebration of St. Patrick's Day offers opportunities for cultural exchange, with a growing demand for quality translation services
Jason Khoh
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Giving Gifts on White Day: A Look at Japan's Unique Valentine's Day Tradition
Blog post about Japan's White Day tradition and the importance of accurate translations to preserve cultural nuances
Jason Khoh
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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March 13, 2023: Japan Eases COVID Mask Rules, Leaving Decision to Individuals
On March 13, 2023, Japan eased its COVID mask rules, leaving it up to individuals to decide whether or not to wear masks.
Jason Khoh
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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Word of the Week - Letter
As it was #WorldLetterWritingDay yesterday let's learn some Japanese words related to the dare-I-say lost art of letter writing?
Jason Khoh
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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The Changing of the Hokora
Spotting hokora in Japan is special. Occasionally these tiny shrines get replaced with new ones - have you ever witnessed this changeover?
Jason Khoh
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Beautiful reframes in Japanese - arigato
What words and phrases do you use in your daily lives that spark joy within? Read on to find out a beautiful way to use the word 'arigato'
Jason Khoh
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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The Art of Business Cards
We're love the way our new business cards look and feel! Find out about the thinking process behind our hand-stamped and hand-made cards
Jason Khoh
Aug 17, 20222 min read
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Mountain Day in Japan (August 11)
One of my favourite public holidays in Japan is Yama no hi (aka Mountain Day) as it's a great excuse to enjoy the beauty of Japan's peaks
Jason Khoh
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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Still Alive - Aichi Triennale 2022 (Jul 30 - Oct 10) Aichi Arts Center
I wrote about my experience at a private tour of this year's Aichi Triennale conducted by the effervescent Mami Kataoka. Who else is going?
Jason Khoh
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Serigasawa Onsen self-serve station
Do you know what this is? No, it’s not a petrol station - it’s a self-serve onsen (hot-spring water) station! The Serigasawa Onsen...
Jason Khoh
Jul 28, 20221 min read
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3 November - Culture Day
Culture Day in Japan!
Jason Khoh
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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