Sake labels
Sake labels
Learn how to decipher the Japanese labels on sake bottles.
“Harry Potter” translator Yuko Matsuoka Harris
Yuko Matsuoka Harris, age 64, is the translator of the “Harry Potter” books in Japan and the president of the series’ Japanese publisher, Say-zan-sha. Similar to the series’ Hermione, Matsuoka has always been exceptional: As one of the best simultaneous interpreters in Japan, during her 30-year career she has specialized in intellectual property and patent law and regularly worked for the United Nations. The perfect match for the genius of J. K. Rowling, whose books have sold 400 million copies worldwide, Matsuoka creates masterpieces equal to their originals. Her flawless texts were penned during a 10-year sentence that she spent under virtual house arrest in Harry’s world — but she still managed to stay sane in the process, a feat only one with magical powers could have achieved….
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New - 82 Ale House: Akihabara
Very close to Akihabara station, this bustling bar from the ubiquitous Hub chain is a convenient place for a casual drink and snack after a day of electronics shopping or manga browsing….
