I have a few complexes hidden deep in my heart. First is my voice. About 20 years ago, a teacher once told me, “Your voice sounds like you grew up utterly spoiled.” That remark left a deep scar on my chest and still hurts to this day. Ever since then, I’ve tried to be mindful […]
As I mentioned previously, thanks to your wonderful support, my schedule has become quite busy with work lately. Because of this, I am temporarily pausing new Japanese lesson bookings until the end of December. Lessons will resume starting in January 2027. Since bookings open two months in advance, reservations for January 2027 will begin this
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Lately, whenever I pause to listen, the voices of the insects around me are simply breathtaking. The sounds of the cicadas and crickets are so beautiful, and they bring my heart a deep sense of healing. As Japanese people, we don’t just hear these insect sounds as mere noise; we sense the changing of the
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To me, family is always number one. Work is necessary to survive, but we don’t live just to work. Before I realized that, I used to find myself prioritizing work both domestically and internationally. Days were spent just coming home to sleep, and holidays were practically non-existent. There was even a time when I couldn’t
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People often mistake me for a housewife. Actually, there is a reason why that happens. I don’t tell my family, friends, or people around me that I work. I don’t do any marketing to them, either. There are broadly two reasons for this. First, I don’t want to make the people close to me feel
Why People Often Think I’m a Housewife: The Distance I Cherish in My Work Read More »
Wanting to be liked by those around us, we often find ourselves just going along with everyone else. At a glance, that might look like being cooperative. But killing your own opinions just to fit in? I don’t think that’s right. If we don’t treat ourselves with care, it feels so unfair to our own
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At a supermarket I frequently visit, there is a sign by one of the registers that reads: “This register is operated by a beginner. It has a freshness that veterans might not have.” When I read it, I felt so charmed that I couldn’t help telling the cashier, “Whoever came up with this wording has
The “Open for Business” Sign and the Magic of Words Read More »
I used to love mangoes. Why do I use the past tense? Well, after eating a mango once in the past, I broke out in terrible itching and bumps all over my body. Worried, I went to the hospital and got an allergy test done. To my surprise, mango didn’t show up on the test
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🌟 The Magic Power of the Phrase “Otsukaresama Desu” The literal translation of “Otsukaresama Desu” is “You are tired,” but the way we actually use it carries a much deeper meaning. 1. The Power of Negirai (Appreciation and Care for Others) This phrase is not just a simple greeting. It is packed with feelings of
