As part of my summer immersion initiative, I've decided to take a break from blogging in English. I'll also be taking a break from facebook. Please stay in touch through email (saori.no.email @ gmail.com) and twitter (@PetiteLumi). I'll continue updating my Japanese...

I've started using my mp3 player recently! The moment I had the player all set up and ready to listen to, I was so excited. I realized all the little moments that I could've been listening to Japanese, such as when I brush my teeth or make breakfast. When I'm at my mom...

"The sleepy mining town of Joban is slowly heading for the hills, so town leader Yoshimoto decides to start a Hawaiian Centre amongst the coal mines to attract tourists. As a further gimmick, local girls will give hula performances. He hires dance teacher Madoka from...

I decided not to get a Japanese tutor after all. Originally, I wanted to get tutoring via Skype for my JLPT N3 preparation. I decided paying a tutor is not worth it, especially when I won't even meet her in person. So, now that my semester is almost up, I guess I'm back...

I'm considering using a second browser for my immersion environment. One in which I would install in Japanese, and go to websites exclusively in Japanese. Does anyone have any recommendations? I use Firefox normally. While Internet Explorer is installed on my computer...

I found a Japanese version of the office! (^_^)... okay, not really. It's an SNL skit. It's very funny! Of course, this can't technically be used as immersion, since the Japanese isn't natural. But, if you know Japanese, it does add something to it. Enjoy!

When I started learning Japanese via the immersion method over four years ago, I went full on. I sold every game, manga, movie and CD that I had that was in English, and bought the Japanese counterpart. I wouldn't allow myself to do anything entertaining in English. When...

A while back, I posted a blog entry about how I was going to cook miso every night, since Japanese families eat miso most every day. Well, I haven't really kept up with that. Gradually, I actually started disliking miso soup! Whether it be the ingredients I use, or I...

At my teacher's recommendation, I took the J-CAT tonight. Taking it counts as extra credit, and I also get to see where my Japanese stands as far as if I'm ready for the JLPT N3. I got a 225 out of 400, which places me at intermediate-high. The exam says I can...