Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles 
Do you want to know how to learn Japanese? Congratulations on taking that first step! Japanese is a very beautiful and rewarding language to study. It’s not as complicated as you might think. And speaking Japanese will open the gateway to the historic and fascinating culture of Japan! So once you’ve decided to learn Japanese, … Read more
If you want to learn Japanese, you can’t avoid learning how to read Japanese. The Japanese writing system is unique and beautiful, no doubt about that. It is also famously complex. Unfortunately, that can put off any newcomers to the language. Don’t be afraid of the Japanese writing system! Yes, it’s complex, but it’s also logical. … Read more
Want to get better at Japanese? Reading is one of the best ways to improve your language skills. It’s especially important to read a lot when you’re learning a language with a different writing system, like Japanese. Hiragana, katakana and kanji can be overwhelming at first. But with enough reading practice, reading these characters will … Read more
No doubt you know a few tongue twisters in your own language. But do you know any in Japanese? The Japanese word for tongue twister is hayakuchi kotoba (早口言葉) – which literally means ‘fast mouth words’. Pretty descriptive, right? Tongue twisters can be a really fun way to learn something new in a language and … Read more
Studying Japanese? You’re not the only one! These five celebs all share one thing: a love for Japan and its language. Take inspiration from these five celebrities speaking Japanese. If they can do it, you can do it too! Ariana Grande If you’re wondering ‘does Ariana Grande speak Japanese?’ the answer is yes – a … Read more
Duolingo is the most downloaded language learning app in the world. Over 120 million people use it to study nearly 30 different languages. Last month, they finally released their long-awaited Japanese version! Apparently, Japanese was the most requested language ever on Duolingo. We couldn’t wait to test it out and try it for ourselves. Read … Read more
Are you wondering how to learn Japanese? The good news is, today there are more online Japanese courses than ever! Thanks to the magic of the internet, you can easily learn Japanese from beginner to fluency – without ever visiting Japan, attending a night school, or even leaving the house. The only problem is, with … Read more
Can you learn Japanese in 5 minutes? That would be the dream, right? Well, obviously (hopefully!) you already know that there’s no way to learn an entire language in just five minutes. Not until we’re at the stage where we can plug some kind of microchip into your brain. But can you learn Japanese in … Read more