What does -yoku mean? From sunbathing and onsen to forest bathing, discover the Japanese words built around 浴 and the idea of immersion behind Nihongo-yoku.

Is cold always cold in Japanese? Learn why Japanese uses 寒い (samui) for chilly weather and 冷たい (tsumetai) for things that feel cold to the touch.

What happens when work is taken away from someone who finds meaning in being useful? A story about madogiwazoku, work and the connection with ikigai.

たちつてと looks like it should be Ta, Ti, Tu, Te, To. So why do we learn Ta, Chi, Tsu, Te, To? A little Japanese language mystery.

What do you call hot water in Japanese? A Sunday morning conversation with my son led to a small but fascinating discovery about the Japanese language.

Kondo is a common Japanese surname, but my family name is written 今渡. A story about names, kanji, family, coincidence and a little Japanese wordplay.