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Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

Rebecca is the founder of Team Japanese. She spent two years teaching English in Ehime, Japan. Now back in the UK, she spends her time blogging, self-studying Japanese and wrangling a very genki toddler.

21+ Awesome Gift Ideas for Japan Lovers

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
gift ideas for people who love japan

Do you have someone in your life who’s obsessed with Japan? (It’s ok if that person is you… I won’t tell anyone 😉 ) Are you looking for cool Japanese gift ideas for Christmas or a birthday? Start by checking out my list of dream Japanese themed gifts! I’ve put together this gift guide of … Read more

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20 Beautiful Japanese Seasonal Words for Autumn

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
Japanese autumn words! Seasons are very important in Japan. Japanese people honour the changing seasons with special food, drink, festivals and customs. And of course, there are special seasonal words too! Increase your Japanese vocabulary with this list of Japanese words and phrases for autumn and fall. Click through to the blog post on Team Japanese to learn more autumn Japanese words now!

The leaves are changing colour, the days are getting shorter, there’s a nip in the air… Autumn is here! (Or fall, depending on where you’re from ? ) Perhaps you already know that the seasons are very important in Japan. In Japanese culture, people honour the changes in the seasons with foods, drinks, customs, festivals … Read more

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Honest Pimsleur Japanese Review (2021)

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
An Asian girl sits on a park bench listening to a language course on headphones

So you want to learn Japanese, but you don’t have time or money for classes? Learning a new language is hard, and most people who try end up quitting before they get very far. It takes time and persistence. The Pimsleur courses are one of the most famous self-study language courses out there. They use … Read more

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16+ Essential Japanese Words for Spring

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

Finally! The long, cold winter is over, and spring is arriving in Japan! Spring is many people’s favourite season in Japan. As in other countries, spring is a sign of new life and a fresh start. The most famous symbol of spring in Japan is sakura – cherry blossom flowers. As you will see, there … Read more

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10 of the Craziest Japanese Festivals You Must Visit

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
crazy japanese festival - spirit or demon lantern

Everybody loves a party. And not many people love a party more than the Japanese! Each year, thousands of different festivals take place across Japan. These festivals are usually rooted in the Shinto tradition. Many date back hundreds of years. However, Japanese festivals are more than just a religious event. They represent a chance to … Read more

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19 Different Ways to Say Hello in Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
hello in japanese

The word ‘hello’ is one of the first words we want to learn in any language! It’s no surprise that when we start learning Japanese, we want to learn the word ‘hello’ first. This simple greeting helps us make connections and friends. Well, of course nothing is ever simple in Japanese… You may have learned … Read more

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11 Awesome Japanese Subscription Boxes to Bring Japan to You

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
japanese mail box

If you’re studying Japanese, you probably love Japan. Whatever you love about Japan – anime, kawaii culture, traditional culture, food, snacks – there’s a box for that! And what’s better than getting a special delivery from Japan? How about getting a special delivery from Japan every single month! Don’t forget that you can buy most … Read more

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Best Books to Learn Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

You may already know that I’m a big fan of learning Japanese online. But sometimes we need a good old fashioned textbook, whether that’s a paper copy or PDF. Maybe your Japanese tutor has suggested you pick a textbook to study from, or maybe you just prefer to study from a book. Anyway, there is … Read more

Categories How to learn Japanese, Japanese courses and resources 6 Comments
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