JAPAN
Illustration of Shoji Kudaka and Takahiro Takiguchi

(Illustration by Yukiyo Oda/Stripes Japan)

Summer is almost coming to an end, but there is no need feel sad! Tons of fun stuff is coming up in the fall like some great food.

So, today’s phrase is:

“Akino mikaku wo tanoshimi-masho,” which means “Let’s enjoy seasonal autumn food.”

Repeat after me.

“Akino mikaku wo tanoshimi-masho”

(“Aki” – fall/autumn, “mikaku” – taste/gustation, “tanoshimi-masho” – let’s enjoy)

See you in the next episode of speaking Japanese!

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.

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