Learn common Japanese end-of-year expressions, their meanings, and when to use them—plus the key difference between Japanese and English New Year greetings.

Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.

Learn how to make or let someone do something in Japanese with clear explanations, verb rules, examples, and tips using causative sentences.

Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.

Japanese grammar made simple: learn ～方 and 方法 to express ways of doing, with examples, explanations, and common mistakes.

Meeting my Japanese students in person for the first time! Sharing food, laughter, and unforgettable moments at a yakitori izakaya in Japan.