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.

There’s only “me”, “myself” and “I” in English, but when it comes to Japanese first-person pronouns, the options are seemingly endless.

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?

In Japanese, you can say Happy New Year with various expressions, so let’s get familiar with a few phrases.

What do Motto, Chotto, Kitto, Zutto, and Yatto all mean in English? When we’re first introduced to the J […]

Alphabet is the foundation of English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese […]

Alphabet is the foundation of the English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japan […]

Check out this article for an insight into Japanese hiragana, katakana and daily routine! Find out more about Yumi sensei’s routine and her advice to others!