Japanese Language Lesson

Get Ready for Japan: Useful Travel Phrases and Insider Tips

Sorry for the long silence since my last update! As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been dedicating myself to dail...
My daily life

Life Update! My Unexpected Summer Adventure: Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery This spring, I eagerly launched Setsuko’s Japanese Lessons page, but then... silence. Why, you a...
Artworks

Check Out My Instagram Creations!

I recently found a bit more free time, so I’ve started drawing my favorite illustrations again with renewed energy! Back...
Japanese Bento

Bento Fail?

Okay, so I know it's been FOREVER since I've posted a bento pic, but I just had to share this one! This was made midweek...
Japanese Language Lesson

Japanese Social Media Slang: Fit In, Have Fun, and Learn the Language :)

Have you ever come across Japanese posts on social media and found yourself scratching your head, wondering what on eart...
Japanese Language Lesson

10 Japanese Slang Phrases Every Foreigner Should Know: Your Survival Guide

Welcome to the world of Japanese slang! :lol:  Learning a new language can be tough, but it doesn't have to be boring. I...
Japanese Language Lesson

Japanese for Non-Japanese: From “Watashi wa” to Confident Conversations

Introduction...  Hey there, fellow Japanophile! Feeling stuck with textbook Japanese that just doesn't click in real lif...
Artworks

Discover Setsuko’s Vintage Free Card Collection: A Blast from the Past!

Wow! I was just doing some access analysis on this site and made a huge discovery! Seriously, I'm amazed. :-D I recently...
Cats

Purr-fect Addition to Your Home: Meet the Cutest Cat Bed Ever! 🐾😍

Let me introduce you to something ridiculously adorable that arrived today! It's a super cute cat bed shaped like a cup ...
My daily life

From Frustration to Convenience: My Journey with Japanese Products in America!

Lately, I've been realizing just how convenient life has become! I mean, back when I moved from Japan to the States in 1...