Derek MurleyOmotenashi- 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…Dec 4, 2017Dec 4, 2017
Derek Murley10 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…Nov 27, 20171Nov 27, 20171
Derek MurleyKanji: 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…Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Derek MurleyUmami 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…Nov 13, 20171Nov 13, 20171
Derek MurleyThe 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…Nov 6, 2017Nov 6, 2017
Derek MurleyEducatorI spent the last three years working in Tsukuba, Ibaraki at Namiki Secondary School. Tsukuba, a highly international city due to being the…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Derek MurleyBeginningsThe benefits of learning about another culture and language are ubiquitous in today’s world; however, the benefits do not carry a lot of…Oct 23, 20171Oct 23, 20171
