Nagasaki's Premier English Language Magazine
By Abbie Philpott Nagasaki might not have the excitement of Tokyo or the charm of Kyoto, but it is blessed with a variety of awe-inspiring flowers. Whatever the season, use our calendar and location recommendations to enjoy some beautiful flowers every month of the year! January: Daffodils, Camellias February: Ume, Camellias, Tulips, Sakura March: Ume,… Continue reading
By Elizabeth Barlow Self-care gets a lot of media attention and rightly so; it is of crucial importance. In the past few years you have probably seen the term thrown around the internet, used as a hashtag on Instagram underneath photos of bath bombs and face masks. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s a term… Continue reading
By Ivy Jenn The phrase “when life gives you lemons” has always been a source of confusion for me. I remember the first time I ever heard it, that fateful day in Ms. Reid’s kindergarten class. She introduced the proverbial phrase “when life gives you lemons” to be a metaphor for unexpected hardship. Why this… Continue reading
By Ronnie Augusto Triminio With winter comes not only holiday cheer and presents (COVID-19 notwithstanding) but also the bi-annual Nihongo Noryoku Shiken, or Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). The JLPT is the most well-known metric for Japanese learners to expand their educational and career opportunities. The test ranges from levels 1 to 5, with 5 being… Continue reading