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Peter Ong
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Japanese Language & Mandarin Trainer | Podcast Host | Whiteboard Animation Video Creator | Transforming Lives Through Language Learning & Podcasting
Japan issues tsunami advisory for Iwate prefecture after Magnitude 6.8 earthquake

#earthquake #tsunami #Japan
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
𝓘𝓽’𝓼 𝓢𝓾𝓼𝓱𝓲 𝓓𝓪𝔂 𝓲𝓷 𝓙𝓪𝓹𝓪𝓷! 🍣

November 1st, a day to celebrate one of Japan’s most beloved culinary arts.

💬 What’s your favorite type of sushi and do you remember your first sushi experience?

#Sushi #SushiDay #Japanese #japanesefood #japaneselanguage
November 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝐻𝒶𝓁𝓁🎃𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓃 ハッピーハロウィン (𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅ī 𝐻𝒶𝓇👻𝓌𝒾𝓃)

Here are a few Japanese words to enjoy this Halloween:
🍭 トリック・オア・トリート–trick or treat
👻おばけ–ghost
🎃かぼちゃ–pumpkin
🧙 魔女–witch
🦇 こうもり–bat
🧟 ゾンビ–zombie

🎃 Which Halloween-related Japanese word is your favorite?

#Halloween #HappyHalloween #Japan #JapaneseLanguage
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mount Fuji puts on her winter crown!

🏔️ If you were standing before Mount Fuji today, what words would come to your mind?

Video credit: NHK World Japan

#Fujisan #富士山 #Japan #Japanese
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One Moon, Many Celebrations

The Mid-Autumn Festival reminds us that across Asia, we share one moon, and one message:
Reunion, reflection, and gratitude.

What’s your favorite Mid-Autumn memory or tradition?

#MidAutumnFestival #MoonCakeFestival #中秋节 #月見 #Chuseok #TếtTrungThu
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay

#Coffee connects people everywhere, from a quick コンビニコーヒー (convenience store coffee) in #Japan, to a strong kopi O in #Malaysia, or a smooth latte in #Italy.

What’s YOUR favorite style of coffee, espresso, latte, kopi O, or maybe matcha latte instead?
October 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Watch out… for falling turtles?

We’re all familiar with the road sign 落石注意 (Watch out for falling rocks).

But at the Hiroshima Botanical Garden, staff recently installed a very unusual version: 落亀注意 (Watch out for falling turtles).

#Japanese #Japaneselanguage
September 13, 2025 at 6:07 AM
My grandmother often told me: “Atsusa samusa mo higan made”, even the hottest summer days and coldest winters will soften once the equinox arrives. Those words gave me hope to endure tough seasons.

How do you align your mindset when you enter a season of change?

#Japanese
September 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
1st September, marks #DisasterPreventionDay, in Japan.

Every year, the day reminds people of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the importance of being prepared for natural disasters.

What’s one small step you believe everyone should take to be better prepared?
September 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Every Merdeka feels like turning the page to a new chapter in our nation’s story.

Happy Independence Day!
Selamat Hari Merdeka!
独立記念日おめでとう!
国庆日快乐!

#Merdeka #MalaysiaIndependenceDay #MalaysiaMadani
August 31, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Fire Near the Iconic Glico Sign, Osaka

This morning in Osaka, tragedy struck near the world-famous Glico man sign in Dotonbori.

Let us honor the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice and pray for the recovery of the injured.

Video Credit: 毎日新聞

#Osaka #Dotonbori
August 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Tanabata 七夕 is Japan’s magical star festival, where wishes meet the Milky Way. ✨

What would you write on a tanzaku today?

#Tanabata #七夕 #JapaneseCulture
July 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
JLPT isn’t just a test of grammar or kanji.
It’s a test of grit, consistency, and how much you believed in yourself when no one was watching.
To all the students sitting for the JLPT!

がんばって!
#JLPT #JapaneseLanguage #LanguageProficiency #JLPT2025 #japaneseproficiencytest
July 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
To all fathers, father figures, and mentors in our lives, Happy Father’s Day.

If you’re reading this
● Share a photo or a story of a father figure who’s shaped you
● Or simply tag someone who deserves your “thank you” today

#fathersday #FathersDay2025 #ThankYouDad #父の日
June 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
What do sticky rice dumplings, dragon boats, and a 2,000-year-old poet have in common?

It’s the Dragon Boat Festival, 端午节 (Duānwǔ Jié), a vibrant cultural tradition celebrated across China and many parts of Asia.

What cultural tradition reminds you of your roots or values?

#dragonboatfestival
May 31, 2025 at 4:26 AM
May 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
To all who rise early, stay late, and give their best!
Happy Labour Day!

Let’s celebrate not just the job titles, but the effort, dedication, and stories behind them.

Take a breath. You’ve earned it.

#labourday
May 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed celebration with your loved ones. May this festive season bring you peace and happiness

Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

#eidmubarak #HariRayaAidilfitri #hariraya2025 #SelamatHariRaya
March 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Spring in Japan
March 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Yellow dust blanketing wide area of Japan through March 26, raising health worries

#Japan #Japanese
March 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Spring Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi): A Time for Balance and Renewal in Japan.

Shunbun no Hi (春分の日) is more than just a public holiday, it’s a celebration of life, balance, and the beauty of nature.

How do you personally mark the beginning of spring?

#Japan #SpringEquinox
March 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Good night! おやすみなさい! 晚安!

But wait… are you really getting enough sleep?

Today is World Sleep Day!

How many hours of sleep do you get? Are you team night owl or early bird

#WorldSleepDay
March 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Happy International Pi Day!

How many digits of pi can you memorize?

3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510

#PiDay #PiDay2025 #pidayworld
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A Letter to Nowhere, A Message to the Heart

The Missing Post Office is a home for words unsent. People leave letters to lost loved ones, to someone they never had the chance to say goodbye to.

Would you write a letter if you knew it would never be sent?

#Japan #Japanese
March 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
White Day: Love, Traditions & Sweet Surprises!

Welcome to White Day, where those who received chocolates on Valentine’s Day return the favor.

What’s the most memorable gift you've ever given or received?

#Japan #Japanese #whiteday
March 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM