Medical professionals
02/27/2026
News
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Recently, I broke a bone in an unexpected accident and was hospitalized in a Japanese hospital. For a while, I was completely unable to move and spent my days confined to bed. I also progressed through rehabilitation by consulting with myself each day, asking myself, "How far can I push myself that day?" There were times when I felt overwhelmed by anxiety and shame that my body wasn't moving the w…
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A Small Birthday Surprise in the Classroom
02/19/2026
Culture
Student life
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Just before class the other day, one of the students said to me,“Sensei, today is Puja-san’s birthday.”
As I looked over at Puja-san, I saw that they were smiling more than usual.
Then Puja-san came up to me and said,“Sensei, today is my birthday. Here—please have some chocolate,”and handed me a piece of chocolate.
At that moment, I was genuinely surprised. In Japan, it feels natural that…
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Nintendo Store open in Fukuoka
02/13/2026
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Do you know the Japanese game company Nintendo? Even people who don't play games might know Super Mario. In November 2025, Nintendo's official store, Nintendo Fukuoka, opened in Fukuoka. Right after opening, tons of Nintendo fans rushed to the store, and you couldn't get in without a numbered ticket. In early February, I heard from a student that you could now enter without a numbered ticket, so I…
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Risshun and Setsubun: How Japan Welcomes a New Season
02/03/2026
Culture
In Japan, the change of seasons is very important. There are many traditional events that help people feel these seasonal changes. Two of the most well-known events are Setsubun and Risshun. Learning about these traditions is a great way to understand how Japanese people think about time and nature.
What Is Risshun?
Risshun means “the start of spring” according to the traditional…
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