Learn how to say “to help” in Japanese with clear examples of 手伝う, 助ける, 手を貸す, and more, and understand the nuance behind each word.

Making mochi with grandparents during New Year, enjoying kinako, anko, ozoni, yakimochi, and warm family traditions bringing comfort and happy memories in Japan ❤️!!!

Learn how to use Nといえば in Japanese to say “speaking of X.” Simple explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises for daily conversation.

Discover Japan’s New Year tradition of Fuku-otoko and Fuku-onna, a lively shrine race to choose the year’s luckiest people. Fun, culture, and tradition explained.

Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.

Discover what fukubukuro are—Japan’s popular New Year lucky bags. Learn what’s inside, when to buy them, and why they’re so exciting and fun!