“I like” in Japanese: Expressing hobbies and finding new friends
A great way to make a new friend is to share about your interests and things you enjoy. Being able to say R […]
Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Pint or Can of Beer in Japan!
A key language lesson to learn in Japan is how to order beers at a restaurant!
The Emperor’s Birthday – a Japanese National Holiday
Tomorrow (Friday, December 23) is the Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日) – a Japanese national holiday! Th […]
Study Tips to Pass JLPT N3
Studying for the JLPT N3? After working through ‘Minna no Nihongo’, gloriously passing JLPT levels […]
The Japanese Silver Week, a Rare Five-Day Break
You might have heard of Silver Week (シルバーウィーク), an expression coined in 2009, referring to 3 consecutive Japan […]
Japanese words for computers: A quick & complete guide in 2023
How often do you use your computer? If you’re learning Japanese, it’s helpful to know some Japanes […]
What do Itadakimasu (いただきます) and Gochisousamadesu (ごちそうさまです) Mean?
IntroductionItadakimasu (いただきます)Gochisousamadesu (ごちそうさまです) Eating in Japan: Using Itadakimasu and Gochisousam […]
Japanese summer words: Top 20 most popular words under the sun
Japanese Summer is finally around the corner and despite the heat in this season, there are many things to enj […]
Japanese Caligraphy: Learn the culture through words
Japanese calligraphy is not only an important part of Japanese culture but also a relaxing and fun way to prac […]
Japanese Bento (弁当): Much more than just a box of food
You would be very mistaken to think that Japanese bento is merely a quickly prepared meal for busy people. In […]