Japanese Rock Paper Scissors In Japan, “rock paper scissors” is referred to as “じゃんけん” […]

To honor Emperor Naruhito’s birthday on February 23 in the current Reiwa period, we take a look at the origins of this holiday, the monarchy, and how Tokyo is involved.

日本のトイレを使ったことがありますか？使ったことがないなら、きっとそれに驚かれると思います。日本では何十年も前からビデが人気です。

日本は熱帯ではないかもしれないが、日本の夏は蒸し暑い。梅雨が明けて蝉の声が聞こえ始めたら、一年で最も暑い時期に入ったことがわかるだろう。

Created as a day to honor and give thanks to the blessings of the mountains, Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) was officially announced in 2014. Here’s what the holiday is about, and how you can celebrate it in Tokyo.

Japan is the only nation to have a public holiday dedicated to the oceans. So, why is Marine Day important and how can we all celebrate it together?

The next JLPT will be held on December 2022. Ready to apply? Here’s a guide on how to reguster for the JLPT online.

Due to its somewhat controversial origins, National Foundation was abolished following the post-war constitution, but it subsequently bounced back 20 years later. We wonder, does it still hold the same meaning?

Have you ever heard the word “oishii!” in Japanese?  It’s a common adjective found in Japane […]

In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic ba […]