Search Results

What Does Baka Mean in Japanese – and Why You (Probably) Shouldn’t Use It

Have you ever heard the word “baka” used in Japanese?  Do you know what it means? If you are an avid anime viewer or you are living in Japan, you have most likely heard the word used quite frequently. Maybe you’ve pieced together that the word is an insult of sorts, but what does it […]
Read More

How to Pass the JLPT in Just One Month

We cannot guarantee that you will pass the JLPT in just one month – but in this article – we will share our tips for preparing to pass the JLPT N5 Quickly! Passing the JLPT N5 in just one month: is it really possible? If you want to pass the JLPT N5 in as little […]
Read More

Passing the JLPT N5 – Study Tips and Guide

Do you want to know how to pass the JLPT N5? Are you starting Japanese from zero as a complete beginner? This guide will give you information about: What is the JLPT N5? Scoring sections for the JLPT N5 – What Sections is it divided into? Registering for the JLPT N5 How to study to […]
Read More

Japanese Language Lessons in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Online – 2020 Update – FAQ

Many of our students have questions about what types of Japanese lessons we have available at our Tokyo and Yokohama locations – as well as what types of lessons we are offering online. In this blog we will include a list of links to all of the different types of Japanese courses that we have […]
Read More

The Ultimate Beginner Japanese Cheat Sheet PDF – Illustrated Guide – Free Download!

Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana This Cheat Sheet PDF Guide is the ultimate resource for Beginner Japanese Learners . It covers numbers, time, verb cojugation, and even includes a handy hiragana and katakana chart. This one-sheet PDF has all that you need to be familiar with the basics of […]
Read More

Politics in Japanese: 18 Keys Vocabularies

In this blog series, we will give some critical vocabulary for politics in Japanese. These vocabulary words are designed to expand your range of words so that you can have more elaborate conversations. (This will be a regular series and these blogs are primarily designed for intermediate-advanced learners – so for beginner learners we advise […]
Read More

How to Type in Japanese on Mac, iOS, Apple Devices – Installation Guide

Trying to figure out how to type in Japanese on a Mac? Maybe you’ve already read our article on How to Type Japanese on Windows 10, but the installation process looks quite different for Mac and iOS Apple devices. In this article, we will take you through the Step-by-step process of setting up the Japanese […]
Read More

How to find and choose the Best Japanese Lessons for you in Tokyo or Yokohama

What is the best option for you? Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer to this question. The Best Japanese Language School and the Best Japanese Language Course is different based on your personal needs. For Japanese Language Lessons – There are many options that we offer at both of our Tokyo Locations, as well as […]
Read More

How to Pass the JLPT N2 – Guide to the JLPT N2 Level Test

Are you trying to pass the JLPT N2 level test? Maybe you want a promotion at work, are trying to pass a job interview – or you might just want to challenge yourself! The JLPT N2 is quite a beast, but if you follow these study tips you can easily pass. In this guide, we […]
Read More

How to Learn & Study Japanese by Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (あつまれ 動物の森) is one of the hottest games to hit the shelves in 2020 – And it’s making people’s self-isolation period a lot more enjoyable. Animal Crossing has quickly taken the gaming world by storm, selling out in many stores across North America. Now that most people are not in a hurry […]
Read More

Golden Week Intensive Courses (ONLINE) – Japanese Conversation and Business Writing – Apply by 5/1

This year due to COVID-19 we will be offering several online special intensive courses. With a variety of different levels – you can take the opportunity to improve your Japanese conversation. And for those that are already working in Japan – you can polish your Japanese business writing. Learn more about the available intensives below […]
Read More

How to say “But” in Japanese – でも – JLPT N5 Grammar

Learn how to say the Japanese word for But or However in this blog!
Read More