Many friends ask me, when does sakura(cherry blossom) in Hokkaido bloom? To be honest, I am not sure about it because it depends on the year. Also, I am about to forget Hokkaido’s sakura because I have not seen sakura Hokkaido since 2014. …

Everyday Japanese ⑧ Everyday only 15min lesson （how to use what “nani” “なに” “ナニ”） * What V + S? → S wa nani(what) wo V? (*wa, wo is particles) What is this? → Kore(this) wa nani(what)? (これはなに?) What is that? → Are(that) wa nani?…

https://www.asiaone.com/asia/stubbed-out-japan-university-stops-hiring-smoking-professors A Japanese university has stopped hiring professors and teachers who light up, officials said Tuesday, as the nation steps up an anti-smoking campaig…