Derek Murley·Dec 4, 2017Omotenashi- A Consideration for OthersRoughly two weeks after arriving in Japan, I went out to celebrate my 24th birthday with a few other expats who were working as English…
Derek Murley·Nov 27, 201710 Japanese words that don’t have English EquivalentsLanguages are a reflection of the culture they originate from. By studying a foreign language we are able to glimpse into the way of…A response icon1A response icon1
Derek Murley·Nov 20, 2017Kanji: The “Easiest” Part of Learning JapaneseWhen I discuss my time in Japan one thing that people are surprised to learn is that one of my favorite aspects was the continuous struggle…A response icon1A response icon1
Derek Murley·Nov 13, 2017Umami and The Art of Japanese CuisineThere are four general tastes that we are commonly accustomed to: Sweet, Salty, Sour and Bitter. These four make up the majority of…A response icon1A response icon1
Derek Murley·Nov 6, 2017The Three Great Views of JapanAnyone who has spent a decent amount of time in Japan has probably noticed the country’s obsession with making lists ranking scenic places…
Derek Murley·Oct 30, 2017EducatorI spent the last three years working in Tsukuba, Ibaraki at Namiki Secondary School. Tsukuba, a highly international city due to being the…
Derek Murley·Oct 23, 2017BeginningsThe benefits of learning about another culture and language are ubiquitous in today’s world; however, the benefits do not carry a lot of…A response icon1A response icon1
