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Alternative JR Passes that Tourists and Foreign Residents Can Use in Japan

Here are some alternative regional JR passes that you can use to enjoy your time in Japan in a cost-effective way!
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Japanese Essentials: How to Find a Lost Item in Japan

Losing something important can be a stressful experience, especially in a foreign country like Japan.
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Shibuya Guide: How to Explore the Most Tokyo’s Trendiest Area

Shibuya is a trendy, hip, and fun-loving ward in Tokyo that never seems to sleep. From shopping and eating gluten-free ramen to seeing an upcoming artist live, there is always something to do. That’s why we have this Shibuya Guide to make sure you have a wonderful experience here. Compared to other shopping districts in […]
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How to Get Around Japan with Public Transportation: Buses, Taxis and Train

From trains to taxis, here are the essential information you need to know about how to navigate Japan's public transportation like a local!
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How to Buy Prepaid IC Cards in Japan: PASMO, Suica, Icoca

From Suica, Pasmo to Icoca, IC cards in Japan is a convenient way to travel — and purchase items — in Japan.
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What to Prepare When Moving to Japan As A Student

Moving to Japan to study abroad is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique culture, learn the Japanese language and gain valuable life experiences that will benefit you academically and let you develop as a person.  However, it is important to be well-prepared and organized in order to make the move […]
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んだ or のです: How to Use Japanese Explanatory Form

んだ (~n da), んです (~n desu) and their variants are primarily used to show emphasis and provide information, but there's no true English equivalent.
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Our Review on Learning Japanese with Duolingo

Duolingo is a great learning app because it makes studying Japanese accessible. Here is our our in-depth Duolingo Japanese review.
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Why けど (Kedo) and が (Ga) Doesn’t Just Mean “But”

The conjunctive particle けど is interchangeable with the particle が and has a similar meaning to the English word “but” or “even though”. However, Japanese people like to put けど (kedo) at the end of sentences to sound less confrontational and polite.
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Guide to Golden Week 2022 and 2023: When and What is it?

Golden Week is coming up! Learn more about each of the holidays and find out when it is in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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Top 16 Japanese N4 Textbooks for JLPT 2022

What's next after JLPT N5? Study for the JLPT N4 with the best N4 textbooks and workbooks. Learn Japanese online through self-study. JLPT N4 books on kanji, vocabulary, mock tests and listening with audio CDs.
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Guide to Omiyage in Japan (おみやげ): What is It And Where to Buy Them?

Find out the best omiyage to buy for your next trip to Japan — and where to search for them. Sake-flavored Kit Kats and Tokyo Banana, anyone?
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