50 Shades of Grue
In translation, sometimes even the simplest looking words can be a more than a shade tricky. For example, if you look up the word blue… Read More »50 Shades of Grue
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So just how difficult is Japanese?
People assume Japanese is a difficult language, but just how difficult is Japanese? Well it is hard to learn and translate, but not just in… Read More »So just how difficult is Japanese?
What’s in a name? Japanese brands in the UK
Transcreation, the creative adaptation of marketing and branding, is rarely easy. But one of the trickiest tasks can be adapting a name for a foreign… Read More »What’s in a name? Japanese brands in the UK
Who needs Cool Japan?
Would you expect a French fan of British sports cars to love Cath Kidson bags? Or how about a Chinese Scotch aficionado? Would they be… Read More »Who needs Cool Japan?
Japanese business card do’s and don’ts
Japanese business cards are an absolute essential for anyone doing business in Japan – as basic as a business suit in most situations. You will… Read More »Japanese business card do’s and don’ts
Export to Japan
A quick bit of exciting news to start off 2015. WeDoJapan is now an official business partner of Export to Japan, a not-for-profit project helping… Read More »Export to Japan
Specialist Japanese goods online
The Japanese attention to detail and quality is famous. A huge variety of interesting and beautifully made goods are sold in Japan, and are often… Read More »Specialist Japanese goods online
The Chiiori Project
Writing this article back in 2003 was my first chance to interview Alex Kerr, author of two fantastic books on Japan: Lost Japan and Dogs… Read More »The Chiiori Project
21st Century Samurai: Somanomaoi Festival
The Somanomaoi festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima was one of the last stories I covered before we moved back to the UK last summer. It’s an… Read More »21st Century Samurai: Somanomaoi Festival
How to choose sake (with pictures)
How do you explain the taste of sake to someone who has never drunk it? It’s a pressing question for anyone working to popularize sake… Read More »How to choose sake (with pictures)
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