Figuring out what you need to do to file your taxes is frustrating. There are so many different forms to send in at different times, and you might get locked up in the slammer if you mess up. I’ll take the Zen approach here and write in as few words as possible. This timetable will tell you when you need to complete the proper forms and send them in, allowing for transit and processing time.

I think it’s time to take a look at a well established website that is full of reviews like this one, as well as advice and a variety of other original methods for Japanese self-study: Khatzumoto’s blog, “All Japanese All the Time.”

Studies show that 97 percent of New Year’s resolutions don’t last. Don’t let this discourage you from goal setting. I’m not a fan of perfectionism so I think starting and exploring a new year’s resolution is better than sitting on the sideline and hoping your problems magically fix themselves. Money resolutions are popular every year, so what can you do to make sure your money is working for you in 2010?

Japan has a comparatively high level of participation in rugby: according to the International Rugby Board’s statistics, Japan is sixth in the world for registered players, with 122,598. Japan’s senior team has risen to the rank of 13th in the world, after beating Canada in two test matches recently. This combination of increased participation and international success has led some commentators to describe rugby’s future in Japan as “extremely promising”.

The Japanese football season finally concluded on New Year’s Day, and with it Sanfrecce Hiroshima were confirmed as Japan’s fourth entrant in the 2010 Asian Champions League. This season represents a remarkable turnaround for the Purple Archers, after they gained promotion to J1 by winning the J2 championship in 2008. Sanfrecce’s fourth-placed finish represents their best league performance for fifteen years, and comes after winning the 2008 Super Cup.

Today’s Proverb: “Rust comes from within.”

Wondering what to do with that big pile of persimmons a co-worker gave you? Drying persimmons is super easy and they’re really delicious! Here’s how to do it.

Looking for an escape from Hiroshima this Christmas? How about Nagoya? From the cute and cartoony holiday lights in Nagoya city to the dazzling, otherworldly installation in nearby Nagashima, these holiday lights are sure to put you in the holiday spirit.