Do you want to learn Japanese? Start by reading through these posts for a fun introduction to the Japanese language, including useful Japanese words, basic Japanese grammar and other Japanese lessons for beginners!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Love sushi? If you’ve landed on this site, it’s a pretty safe bet that the answer’s yes! Wanna learn how to order your favourite sushi in Japanese? Check out this awesome infographic showing some of the most popular sushi names in Japanese: Thanks to Wafu Blog for the cute visual guide 🙂 We’ve also listed … Read more