Planning to drive in Japan? Even if you’re just walking or cycling, it’s important to recognize key traffic and street signs to stay safe. Japan’s road signs combine international symbols with unique designs shaped by local traffic laws, which can make them confusing at times. Whether you’re planning a road trip, studying to get a […]
Learning Japanese has never been easy. From memorizing vocabulary and new writing systems to studying different grammar structures, the road to fluency is a long and difficult journey filled with struggles and challenges. The truth is, it’s perfectly fine — essential, even — to make mistakes when learning Japanese or any language. Every slip-up is […]
We’ll introduce each day of the week with its Japanese name, pronunciation, and useful tips to help you remember them quickly. Let’s get started!
Big changes are coming to how foreign workers can live and work in Japan. In 2024, Japan announced plans to replace its current Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) by 2030 with a new foreign workers system called “Employment for Skill Development,” set to launch in 2027. The goal is to better attract and retain overseas […]
Learn how to tell time in Japanese with this easy guide. Master hours, minutes, and seconds in Japanese, including pronunciation and tips.
Haiku are short unrhymed poems composed of only three lines and seventeen syllables.
The Japanese language has some of the most beautiful words used to describe deep feelings and abstract ideas that don’t have the exact English equivalent.
Japanese is considered to be one of the hardest languages to learn in the world. Studies have shown that on average, it takes about 2,200 classroom hours to learn Japanese on a proficient level, which is equivalent to 88 consecutive weeks. That being said, it remains one of the most fascinating and beautiful languages to […]
Once you’ve turned your name into a Japanese version, you might start thinking about what kind of cool Japanese nickname you can use. In Japan, nicknames go beyond simple shortened versions of names. They are sweet, playful names to express the closeness of your relationship. Whether it is a couple calling each other by pet […]
How do you find vintage stores and thrift shops in Japan? Check out popular thrift stores in Japan, and where to go thrift shopping in Tokyo!
