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The serialization of my novel has come to an end, and my translation work has also reached a good stopping point. I'm truly grateful that I was able to complete the posting of my story here, with support from the forum and everyone involved! For now, I’ll give my brain a rest and enjoy...

Japan is about to enter the rainy season. That hot, sticky, and gloomy time of year is just around the corner. Here we go again…

Thanks to the medication, my eyes have been feeling much better. Sorry for causing any worry. Time flies—it's already been two months since I came here. I've started to get the hang of translating my serialized novel, but when I look back at my early posts, I can't help but feel a little...

Recently, the computer screen has been feeling too bright, and my left eye started to sting in a weird, minty way. Eventually, the lower eyelid became red and swollen, so I used some over-the-counter eye drops, and the swelling has started to go down. Still, I’ll keep an eye on it and go to the...

It’s almost time for me to go to bed, but I’m still browsing through everyone’s posts. I’m curious about what kind of vibes are popular. When I come across something I don’t understand, I look it up and learn from it. :blob_awkward:

It’s 11 a.m. here in Japan. I wonder if most of you are asleep while I’m working? Guess I’d better keep quiet then...:blob_hide:

Recently, my allergies have been pretty bad, so I’ve been eating bananas and yogurt more often. I also try to choose chocolate with at least 70% cacao. I wonder if it’s actually helping.

I’ve coined a new phrase for myself: Sousaku-Ryugaku — Creative Study Abroad! It’s my way of learning English and exploring global cultures through creative work. Writing, translating, posting, and connecting with others on forums like this… it all feels like a kind of international exchange...

I just happened to notice this, but “yappari” and “pittari” sound so similar in Japanese, even though they mean totally different things! Also, I’ll try to be more mindful of how I express heat and spiciness from now on!

It seems like people actually appreciate it more when Japanese culture is presented as it is. Even if it’s something unfamiliar, it can come across as fresh and interesting to native English readers. I was honestly nervous about suddenly diving into this forum, but everyone’s warm and...

That makes sense—using food culture from each country probably makes it easier for people to imagine the scene! Anime from Japan seems to be popular overseas, but I’m still not sure how much of Japanese culture is actually understood. For example, I wonder if things like onigiri (rice balls)...

Thanks for the comments! Here’s an example of the kind of joke I’ve struggled to translate: Original (Japanese): 「やっぱり、あれか。たこ焼きの呪いか…。」 Rough translation: “So it was the curse of the takoyaki, huh…” Context: A character says this dramatically after burning their mouth on a fresh takoyaki...