Month: October 2012

  • Who Wears the Pants? 亭主関白 & 嬶天下

    Who Wears the Pants? 亭主関白 & 嬶天下

    Ever heard the phrase ‘She wears the trousers in the relationship’? (Or, for our American readers – who wears the pants!?) Most native English speakers will probably be familiar with the expression, or at least have a vague understanding of the meaning. Something about authority, right? Right. Well, there exists a couple of words that…

  • No Loitering or Sleeping in the Station!

    No Loitering or Sleeping in the Station!

    A seemingly simple sign in the local train station conceals a couple of juicy words to learn. No loitering or sleeping inside the station premises!

  • Please Do It Subway Posters

    Please Do It Subway Posters

    Tokyo Metro produce refresh their series of subway posters annually, with an unique design for each month. In recent years, the posters by graphic artist Bunpei Yorifuji have been particularly stylish and easy to understand, utilising clever visuals and bright colours to grab the attention of commuters.