Anna

Explaining translation

by Anna
The art of translation is not exempt from the passion and eloquence that comes with a love for one’s work. Numerous famous translators, such as Haruki Murakami, have published essays that detail the magic and process of translation. However, there are many untold stories that are equally compelling. One such story is shared by Bruce ... Read More

PhDone: Thesis Writing Tips

by Anna
How I wrote my thesis and felt happy about it In the past month, I submitted my thesis and felt happy and motivated to continue my research. However, it seems that many novice PhDs have a different experience. After submitting their dissertations, they often feel worn out and burnt out. Unfortunately, many never return to ... Read More

Warabe uta: what kind of song?

by Anna
Warabe uta is a distinct type of Japanese vocal storytelling that is considered a part of Japanese vocal culture. Although it is often classified as a children’s song or similar to nursery rhymes, its origins date back to a time when adults would sing these songs to children, who would then dance or move along ... Read More

Corona, terminology and translation

by Anna
Recently, with the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus, Japan has adopted new terminology from English language epidemiology, such as “cluster,” “overshoot,” and “lockdown.” These terms were presented to the Japanese people in Katakana language, which is a way of writing foreign words in Japanese. However, the Japanese Ministry of Defence requested a charactisation of these ... Read More

Grad school in Japan. 3 things to consider

by Anna
If someone had told me about this in advance, I might have had a chance to avoid falling into this pitfall, but who am I kidding? I probably would have still fallen for it and been happy about it. So, if you are a foreigner considering pursuing graduate education in Japan, there are some things ... Read More