The phrases, ittekimasu, itterasshai, tadaima, okaerinasai symbolize so well Japanese spirit that once you grasp the nuance of their meaning you will have a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

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Scared to visit a hospital in Japan? Check out this cheat sheet to learn hospital-related vocabulary and boost your confidence in Japanese!

When traveling around Japan, you will most likely be primarily using the Japanese public transportation system, like the trains. However, if the trains have stopped for the night or you need to get around quickly, a taxi is your best option. Taxis are readily available throughout Japan’s cities. They’re known to be the cleanest in […]

Learn essential Japanese questions for travel, from asking directions and ordering food to shopping and communicating with locals.

If you’ve recently moved to Japan, knowing all of the most useful and basic Japanese phrases is essential to tackle daily activities. But even if you’ve been practicing Japanese for a while, the thought of having to talk with a native speaker can be scary.

When speaking about family in Japanese, you will not use the same words whether your speaking about your loved ones or about another person’s family members.

Writing your address in Japanese is essential for living in Japan, from completing administrative procedures at the Japanese city hall to using postal services. The first thing you might notice about Japanese addresses is that they start with the largest unit (region/city) and end with the smallest (street name). So, in order to write an […]