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Hiking in Japan: 10 Alternatives to Mount Fuji

Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a nature lover, hiking in Japan will be a memorable experience for you. Japan is known for its beautiful mountain ranges and nature, hence its become more and more famous among mountain climbers. The most well-known destination is unarguably Mount Fuji, as it is the highest mountain and the […]

Learning Japanese with Anime: Does it actually work?

Unfortunately, nont of us are omniscient like Saiki K. (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.), which means that we have to study hard to get better at Japanese. Or do we? Some people say learning Japanese with Anime works for them, which seems like a dream come true! This tactic has become one of Japanese […]

Things to Do in Tokyo to Avoid Tourist Traps

In 2021, Japan ranked number one on the Travel and Tourism Development Index (World Economic Forum). With an abundance of history, culture, and mouth-watering cuisine, it’s really no wonder why. As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Tokyo can be an overwhelming place to navigate, especially when trying to uncover the city’s hidden […]

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Top 16 Unique and Easy Kanji Beginners Can Learn

Welcome to the world of Kanji, one of the most fascinating yet challenging aspects of the Japanese language. For beginner learners, Kanji can be overwhelming with its complex strokes and countless characters. In fact, to be considered fluent, you need to learn somewhere from 1500 to 2500 kanji characters! Thankfully, Kanji characters can be broken down […]

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