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Golden week in Japan is like the Spring break for the whole nation! Even if you’ve heard the term before, you might not know exactly what it means. Golden week, also known as oogata renkyuu, is a time period from around April 29th until May …
Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of wabi sabi? Sounds like wasabi! It’s actually a beautiful way to describe traditional Japanese aesthetics. If you’re interested in Japanese art and culture, you may have already encountered this word. In fact, many people outside of …
Japanese tongue twisters can be a great way to practice your pronunciation! It’s also fun to learn the meanings of these difficult phrases. In Japanese, tongue twisters are called 早口言葉 (hayakuchi kotoba) meaning “fast mouth words”. I recommend that you first practice them slowly, and …
You never know when you’ll have to tell the time in Japanese! What if your phone dies and you have to make it to your train? Knowing how to ask and tell the time can be extremely helpful. In Japan, people are very punctual, as …
As a foreigner, you’ll want to learn how to order at a coffee shop in Japanese! Coffee is loved all around the world and Japan is no exception. Japanese people have been drinking coffee since the 1800’s and have developed their own unique coffee culture. …
In Japan, there are many important milestone birthday celebrations depending on your age. Age is significant in Japanese culture because you have to speak politely and show respect to those older than you. From early childhood, all the way to 120 years of age there …
As a Japanese beginner, one of the first things you’ll want to learn is about Japanese numbers. In this article, we’ll be going over the basics of how to count from 1-10, as well as counting further until 100 and beyond. Knowing the numbers is …
Did you know that there are Japanese puns, called dajare? Here’s a way to lighten your mood, while also learning Japanese! What’s a pun? Before we talk about Japanese puns or dajare, let’s go over what a pun is. Puns are jokes that use the …
If you’re from an English speaking country, Japanese names can be confusing. There are many elements which are different from how names work in English. Japanese names tend to have more specific meanings than a Western name. This is because of the the symbolism of …
Did you know that there are different Japanese dialects? As you’re learning Japanese, you might notice that native speakers have different accents and words depending on where they are from. The Japanese that you’re learning is called hyojungo or kyotsuugo, which means common or standard …