Japanese Column (Beginner) Special Readings for Japanese Dates
Why some Japanese calendar dates don’t follow the usual rule In Japanese, some dates of the month have special readings....
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Japanese Column (Beginner) Effective Japanese Learning Strategy
Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming, but there’s a scientifically proven way to make steady progress. By combining l...
Japanese Column (Beginner) Giving Directions
Giving Directions みちあんない Learn how to give directions in Japanese! From Beginners1 Lesson 15, we’ll practice basic phras...
Japanese Column (Beginner) A Simple and Effective Roadmap to Pass JLPT N5
Many beginners ask me the same question: “I want to take JLPT N5, but how should I start studying?” If you’re a complete...
Japanese Column (Beginner) Basic Japanese Counter Words
When learning Japanese, many beginners are surprised by counter words.In Japanese, you use different words to count diff...
Food & Cuisine How to Cook Rice Perfectly
日本にほんの主食しゅしょくは「ごはん」です。 おみそしるや おかずが ちがっても、毎日まいにちの 食卓しょくたくには、いつも ごはんが あります。 In Japan, rice is our everyday staple. Even if...
Culture & Tradition Happy New Year!
あけまして おめでとうございます。 Happy New Year. 今年ことしも よろしく おねがいします。 I look forward to learning with you again this year. 2026年（にせんにじゅ...
Culture & Tradition How Japanese People Spend the End of the Year
日本にほんでは、年末ねんまつに昔むかしから続つづく習慣しゅうかんがあります。 In Japan, there are traditional customs that people have followed at the end of t...
Culture & Tradition New Year Greetings & Words in Japanese
In Japan, the New Year is the most important holiday of the year.People spend this time with family, enjoy special food,...
Culture & Tradition Christmas in Japan
クリスマス：Christmas in Japan 日本にほんでは、 12月がつ24日にちと 25日にちに クリスマスを 祝いわいます。 Christmas is celebrated on December 24th and 25th in...