This month’s destination: Let’s go see thousands of fish flags fluttering over the river at Tatebayashi Here’s something you won’t see anywhere else in the world: over four thousand colorful … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo APRIL 2020
Newcomer by Keigo Higashino Setting & details: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authenticity of Japanese characters & dialogue: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Translation quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐Entertainment value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recommendation: Extremely engaging and satisfying In this Edgar-nominated mystery, Nihonbashi detective Koichiro … Continue Reading Book Review & Giveaway APRIL 2020
Why you should be careful what you wish for in Japan These characters read “ganbaru,” which is usually translated as “good luck.” What they literally mean? “Try hard.” Which explains … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? APRIL 2020
Click on photo to read the feature Tasty Simmered Ginger Pork This Japanese winter favorite (called shōga-yaki in Japan) is fast, easy, and will make your kitchen smell delicious while you’re cooking! … Continue Reading FEBRUARY 2020
Welcome! Here’s where you can browse all the published Japangrams. Each month’s features will appear in this archive at the beginning of the month, as soon as the next Japanagram … Continue Reading JAPANAGRAM ARCHIVE
