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
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
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
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
Konnichiwa! You’re here because you want to know how to learn Japanese, right? There are hundreds of different Japanese courses and textbooks out there, and there’s something for every budget. You could spend $20 on a textbook, a few hundred on private lessons, or if you’ve got a few thousand $$$ to spare you could even … Read more
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
Learning Japanese? The internet can be your best friend. Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to learn whatever you want! You no longer have go to Japan, to university, or even to night school to learn Japanese. You can get all the lessons you need online – and mostly for free, too! With … Read more
Learning a new language will never go to waste. Languages provide you more insight into cultures beyond your geographical boundaries, and teach you how cultures differ around the globe. Also, language study helps you gain insight into some of the most prosperous nations in the world. Similarly, there are fantastic reasons to learn the Japanese language. Let’s … Read more