Ten Power Japanese Phrases: Your Key to Navigating Nihon Like a Native
Hey there, konnichiwa! If you're reading this, then it's likely that you've been bitten by the travel bug and have set your sights on the...
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Learn like a Ninja: 7 Tips to Master the Art of Learning Japanese Effectively
Japanese is a fascinating and complex language that can seem intimidating to learn at first. However, with the right mindset and...
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Medication Restrictions in Japan?
If you're planning a trip to Japan, it's important to be aware of the country's medication restrictions. Japan has strict rules when it...
Jun 18, 20224 min read
Summer in Japan
Summertime in Japan is magical. It’s hard to recall any fonder childhood memories. There’s fireworks, wind chimes, yukata, uchiwa fans,...
Jun 4, 20223 min read
Tokyo Top 10 Places
Friends traveling to Japan for the first time often ask for suggestions where to go and what to see.
May 28, 20222 min read
What does sensei (先生) mean?
What does sensei (先生) mean? Does it mean “martial arts teacher”? You may remember Daniel san in The Karate Kid, and his teacher Mr....
Oct 30, 20212 min read
The 8 Best Japanese Foods
Japan has some amazing food. Here are 8 of the best, which if you haven't tried, you really should! 寿司 - sushi (すし）What’s sushi? Raw...
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Awesome Audio Flashcards
10/14/2021 If you’re learning a world language, like Japanese, you probably know that flashcards are a great tool. Every lesson on...
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Marine Day - July 22, 2021
Marine Day (海の日, Umi no hi), observed Thursday, July 22 this year, celebrates the ocean, its products, and the island nation that owes it...
Jul 8, 20213 min read
Easy Japanese gyoza recipe
Gyoza, potstickers, dumplings, jiǎozi, wontons, whatever you call them - they are delicious! My family and I learned how to make them in...
Apr 8, 20211 min read
Anime Hair!
You know what I’m talking about—those unearthly hairstyles with their equally unearthly colors, “anime hair!” But why, and how? Well,...
Mar 31, 20212 min read
3. Learn Japanese fast? How Fast?
High speed rail, like the Japanese Shinkansen (新幹線), cut down travel times dramatically, and they are a blast to ride! Their secret is...
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