Using AC (eakon) in Japan? Learn how to use basic air conditioner remote control functions in Japan and understand common Japanese labels!

Discover the top things to do in Tokyo during summer! From festivals to beaches, explore the best sights and experiences in Japan’s capital.

Thinking about working in Japan? Discover insights into the job market, economic outlook, and top opportunities for foreigners in Japan today.

Are you preparing for the JLPT and learning the N2 grammar now? In total, there are around 200 grammar lessons that you need to know in order to pass the JLPT N2, including grammars you have learned from lower levels. This article explains 30 of the must-know grammar points for JLPT N2 that have been featured […]

How do you read Japanese food and nutrition labels? Imagine you’re shopping in Japan and suddenly you’re bombarded with food labeling words and information you can’t read. You take out your phone to translate the images, and sometimes it’s right and other times it’s…hardly comprehensible.  It might be scary to navigate the food aisles of […]

Japanese honorifics are suffixes or prefixes used to show respect or familiarity when addressing other people. How do you use them?

Did you know that Japan has a rainy season called tsuyu (梅雨)? Typically lasting from early June to mid-July, this season brings frequent and often unpredictable showers or even rain that lasts all day. During this humid, soggy time, carrying an umbrella becomes an essential part of daily life. While it’s not typhoon season (yet), […]

Learn how many hours of study it will take you to pass each level of the JLPT. This illustrated guide compares how many hours of Japanese study per JLPT level. Did you know that it takes just as long to pass the N2 as it does to become a certified public accountant in the US?