6 Fun Ways to Practice Japanese in Tokyo

Although the best method to start learning the Japanese language is in the classroom, it is equally as important to use that acquired knowledge and skills outside of the classroom. In other words to output what you just learned especially when it comes to speaking. Being in Japan allows you to fully immerse yourself in […]

Fun ways to learn and practice japanese in Tokyo

Guide to Climbing Mt. Fuji for Foreigners: When and How to Do It

In Japan, there is a saying about Mount Fuji that goes, “If one does not climb Mt. Fuji at least once then they are a fool, but if they climb it twice they are also a fool.”  一度も登らぬ馬鹿に、二度登る馬鹿 Ichi-do mo noboranu baka ni, nido noboru baka  Climbing Mt. Fuji, otherwise known as Fuji-san (富士山) in Japanese, […]

CLIMB. MT FUJI

Guide to Japanese Cooking and Recipes Vocabulary

From sushi to ramen to mouth-watering gyoza, Japan has an endless list of delicious foods. This leads many of us back to the kitchen in our own homes wondering how we can recreate those umami flavors. Japanese cooking is not only delicious but once you know what to do, well-balanced, incredibly tasty meals can be […]

Japanese chef cooking in a traditional kitchen filled with steam, using chopsticks and surrounded by cooking tools and ingredients — capturing the essence of authentic Japanese cuisine.