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Japanese baby names: Top 20 most popular names for boys and girls

What makes a Japanese name important? And why do Japanese parents choose certain names for their children? This article will cover information about Japanese names - as well as the most popular names for Japanese boys and girls currently.
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Guide to Your Japanese Treadmill

Nowadays more and more people go to the gym regularly to have a healthy lifestyle. This infographic describes what each button on a Japanese treadmill means, it will help you understand how to operate a Treadmill when you go to a gym in Japan. Vocabulary: 心拍数:                        […]
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What is the Best Japanese Language School in Tokyo or Yokohama?

What is the best Japanese School in Tokyo or Yokohama? Do you have a busy schedule? Then you need a school that can offer flexibility. There are many different types of Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo and Yokohama – and they offer varied services based on need. Do you need to learn a specific type […]
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Guide to Your Japanese Food Label Vocabulary

Here are 2 infographics that teach you the meaning of the Japanese food label! If you are a health-conscious person, you should definitely learn this! Shopping at the grocery store in Japan can be daunting if you don’t know what is in your food. The below charts will help to decipher the meanings you will […]
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Illustrated Language Guide to Your Japanese Rice Cooker!

If you love cooking, knowing the essentials of Japanese rice cooker could be another life hack for you!
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Guide to Japanese Washing Machines!

Some clothes have to be washed in warm water to retain its quality. Know which button to press when you want to wash your clothes with this Japanese Washing Machine Guide.
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Taking a Look at some Japanese ~tto Words: Motto, Chotto, Kitto, Zutto, Yatto

What do Motto, Chotto, Kitto, Zutto, and Yatto all mean in English? When we’re first introduced to the Japanese Language, I’m sure most of us had come across some ~tto words that left us perplexed. From words such as like Motto, Chotto, Kitto to even Yatto, they all sound almost the same. Yet, they hold vastly […]
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How to use the Japanese word "かっこいい (Kakkoii)"

  What’s かっこいい (Kakkoii)?Calling someone… Ugly/Uncool/Not Cool?Sentence ExamplesWhen NOT to use かっこいい (Kakkoii) What’s かっこいい (Kakkoii) in Japanese? Ever walked across the street and noticed a person or thing that almost made you turn head over heels? In English, you’d say “Oh my God, that’s so cool!”. But how about in Japanese? What would YOU say? Well, today […]
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10 Best Apps for Japanese Language Exchange

There are many uses for a Language Exchange Application. Some use it to learn and practice a new language, some may just want to find someone to talk to, while others may use it as a platform to search for their soulmate. Today, we will be introducing 10 Language Exchange Applications that you could make use of while in Japan!
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Break up in Japanese: Simple phrases for a difficult subject

Hello there. You opening this post must mean that you’re dealing with some kind of relationship issue that you just couldn’t handle on your own. As sad as it is, say the break up in Japanese can make things a bit easier. The first thing to remember is that to break up with somebody special […]
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Expressing Who, What, When, Where, Why and How in Japanese!

Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana Questions in Japanese: WhoWhatWhenWhereWhy/How How to Ask Fundamental Questions in Japanese: Who, What, Where, and More   More commonly known as the 5W’s and 1 H, these are words there are more or less the essentials to almost every language when it comes to […]
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New Year's Resolution: Getting Started on Learning Japanese in 2019…?

“3…2…1! Annnnd it’s finally 2019!” Or so it would have went weeks back. With the brand new year upon us, have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? What is it? Is learning Japanese on the top of your list? Well, no worries as we’d be glad to help you out with achieving it! Tips […]
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