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Love Japan? You’ll love these posts all about life in Japan and Japanese culture.

Japanese Honorifics: An Easy Beginner’s Guide

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
two Japanese businessmen bowing to each other

We all know that Japan is famous worldwide for being a polite culture. Japanese honorifics are one of the ways that people show this respect when speaking to each other. “Honorific” means to give or show honor or respect. Honorifics are small words that come before a name (a prefix) or after a name (a … 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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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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35+ Awesome Japanese Winter Words You Need To Know

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
japanese winter words

Winter is coming! And whether you’ll be spending this winter in Japan or abroad, there are lots of beautiful Japanese words for the winter season that you should know. Perhaps you already know that Japan has a lot of seasonal words. In Japan, people love to observe the changing seasons with seasonal foods, activities and … Read more

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17 Perfect Gift Ideas for People Studying Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
gift ideas for people studying japanese

The holiday season is coming. That’s right… it’s time to shop for Christmas gifts! If you have a Japanese language learner in your life, what better present than something that celebrates their passion for Japan and Japanese! That’s why I’ve put together a gift guide of top gifts for Japanese language learners. With these Japanese gift … Read more

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5 Celebrities Speaking Japanese: Steven Seagal, Ariana Grande and More!

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
celebrities speaking japanese

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

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13 Words for a Perfect Japanese Summer

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
Japanese summer words

Japanese summer is coming, and it’s going to be a hot one! As you probably know, the four seasons are very important in Japanese culture. In Japan people love to honour the flowers, plants, events and weather of each season. Summer is no exception. Summer in Japan is hot and humid. Lots of seasonal flowers … Read more

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