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Asami Goto

Asami Goto is an editor/writer who worked for a Japanese consulting firm after graduating from graduate school in the United States. A career change to work in education later led her to use her bilingual skills to work as a Japanese language teacher in Tokyo. She enjoys spending time with international students who come to Tokyo from all over the world, conversing with them about food culture from around the world and traditional Japanese food (pickles). As a Japanese pickles expert, she researches Japanese pickles and develops home-fermented foods. She also enjoys making custom eraser seals.
A photo of a temple in Asakusa, Japan at night with both the front entrance and a pagoda visible. In the sky, the text, “HAPPY NEW YEAR” is displayed in a fireworks-like font.

How to Say Happy New Year in Japanese and Other Important Greetings

October 29, 2023 by Asami Goto

The New Year in Japan is one of the biggest holidays of the year. It is a time when people travel back home to be with their family and to eat お節 (osechi), or traditional Japanese New Year’s food. These traditional Japanese foods consist of many dishes and take a lot of time to prepare.  … Read more

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