Yesterday the Joshinator and I visited the Kitano Tenmangu’s monthly market, where visitors can buy a wide array of second hand items, such as Kimono’s, Enka records, and firearms for kids. It is held every month on the 25th and is a great place to find a bargin. If you are looking for unique Japanese […]

What can you get for that hard to shop for Gaijin in Japan, well how about a customized hanko, with western names. If you want to feel more like a Nihonjin, or have the need for a Hanko, check it out.

This is for those of us who have been on a train late at night in Japan, or gone on a long car trip with a Nihonjin.

Through my subscription to Nippon Goro Goro I get some great news, Such as this story;
English abusers finally get their day in the sun
Staff report
“Please be careful to forget valuables” has received the Sign Language Award at the Amazing English Hunt 2005 awards, the English-Speaking Union of Japan, a nonprofit organization to promote international exchanges […]

Kansai Time Out is sponsoring a writing contest, there is a ¥50,000 yen prize and you get published. The subject is about living in Japan, and since we at friends world write about our lives in Japan, this may be a good opportunity for aspiring Journalists to get published. check it out

Life without music would be unbearable, It provides comfort, entertainment, joy, and compassion. I am curious to learn what the other Friends World students are listening to, let me know