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Katarina Woodman

My name is Katarina (Kat) Woodman ウッドマン カタリナ (キャット) と申します。 ​ Kyoto University Graduate School of Education ​Educational Cognitive Psychology Course, Doctoral course​ 京都大学大学院教育学研究科 教育認知心理学講座, 博士後期課程 I was born in the United States and currently reside in Kyoto, Japan. My specialization is in Japanese Second Language (JSL) and multilingualism, but in general I write about a broad range of Japanese related topics. アメリカ生まれ、現在は京都市在住です。専門分野は日本語第二言語（JSL）とマルチリンガリズムですが、一般的には幅広い日本関連のトピックについて執筆しています。

Articles

The Power of English: The English Language Within Japan
How to Japan

The Power of English: The English Language Within Japan

Online Dating in Japan: The Good and The Bad
Living in Japan

Online Dating in Japan: The Good and The Bad

Finding Yourself in a Japanese Household: Family Dynamics and Expectations in Modern Japan
Living in Japan

Finding Yourself in a Japanese Household: Family Dynamics and Expectations in Modern Japan

Japanese Onomatopoeia: Why Are They So Special in Japanese?
Living in Japan

Japanese Onomatopoeia: Why Are They So Special in Japanese?

Why don’t Japanese people understand foreigners’ Japanese? The “Foreigner = No Japanese” Phenomena
How to Japan

Why don’t Japanese people understand foreigners’ Japanese? The “Foreigner = No Japanese” Phenomena

The World of Matcha: What is Japanese Green Tea?
How to Japan

The World of Matcha: What is Japanese Green Tea?

Japanese Spirituality: What are the Kami?
How to Japan

Japanese Spirituality: What are the Kami?

Akiya: The Phenomenon of Abandoned Homes in Japan
Living in Japan

Akiya: The Phenomenon of Abandoned Homes in Japan

Is Japan Really a Meritocracy? A Peek into The Economic Problems Japan Faces
Living in Japan

Is Japan Really a Meritocracy? A Peek into The Economic Problems Japan Faces

Moving to Kyoto: What is the Best Way to Build Your Life in Japan’s Ancient Capital?
Living in Japan

Moving to Kyoto: What is the Best Way to Build Your Life in Japan’s Ancient Capital?

Housing Discrimination Challenges Faced by Foreigners in Japan
Living in Japan

Housing Discrimination Challenges Faced by Foreigners in Japan

Bullying Crisis in Japan: The Problem of Ijime
Living in Japan

Bullying Crisis in Japan: The Problem of Ijime

Japanese Idol Culture: Why can’t the stars of Japan find love?
Living in Japan

Japanese Idol Culture: Why can’t the stars of Japan find love?

The World of Anime Enthusiasts: How Otaku went from Stereotypes to Mainstream
Living in Japan

The World of Anime Enthusiasts: How Otaku went from Stereotypes to Mainstream

The Meiji Restoration: Japan’s Journey from Tradition to Modernity
How to Japan

The Meiji Restoration: Japan’s Journey from Tradition to Modernity

Unveiling the Enchanting World of Studio Ghibli: Hayao Miyazaki’s Creative Journey
Living in Japan

Unveiling the Enchanting World of Studio Ghibli: Hayao Miyazaki’s Creative Journey

The Shamaness Queen of Japan: The History of Queen Himiko
Living in Japan

The Shamaness Queen of Japan: The History of Queen Himiko

The Jōmon People: Japan’s Prehistoric World
Living in Japan

The Jōmon People: Japan’s Prehistoric World

Nihonshu: A Journey through Japanese Rice Wine Diversity and Traditions
Living in Japan

Nihonshu: A Journey through Japanese Rice Wine Diversity and Traditions

Gion Matsuri: Japan’s Ancient Festival in Kyoto
Living in Japan

Gion Matsuri: Japan’s Ancient Festival in Kyoto

Exploring Japanese Kofun Sites: Ancient Japanese Burial Mound
Living in Japan

Exploring Japanese Kofun Sites: Ancient Japanese Burial Mound

Ichiyo Higuchi: Literary Legacy and Impact on Japanese Society
Living in Japan

Ichiyo Higuchi: Literary Legacy and Impact on Japanese Society

Why do the Japanese love karaoke so much?
Living in Japan

Why do the Japanese love karaoke so much?

Exploring Japanese Literature: From Ancient Mythology to Postwar Challenges
Living in Japan

Exploring Japanese Literature: From Ancient Mythology to Postwar Challenges

Free Mind: The Teachings of Zen Buddhism
How to Japan

Free Mind: The Teachings of Zen Buddhism

Exploring the Rise of Japanese Whiskey: From Historical Influences to Distillation Techniques
Living in Japan

Exploring the Rise of Japanese Whiskey: From Historical Influences to Distillation Techniques

Finding Your Place: Navigating Japan’s Immigration Landscape as an Immigrant
Living in Japan

Finding Your Place: Navigating Japan’s Immigration Landscape as an Immigrant

What are CET Academic Programs?
How to Japan

What are CET Academic Programs?

A Guide to Different Visa Options For Foreigners Moving to Japan
How to Japan

A Guide to Different Visa Options For Foreigners Moving to Japan

University Life in Japan: Experiences as a student in Japan
Living in Japan

University Life in Japan: Experiences as a student in Japan

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