Learn how long vowels in Japanese can change meanings completely! Avoid common mistakes with clear examples like おじさん vs おじいさん and おかし vs おかしい.

Learn the difference between 〜によると and 〜による in Japanese. Simple explanations, clear examples, and tips to use them correctly in everyday conversation.

Discover 4 common ways to say “finally” in Japanese—やっと, ようやく, ついに, とうとう—with clear examples and nuances for natural, fluent Japanese.

New to Japan? Discover key facts about Japan including its capital, population, emperor system, national symbols, food, sports, and culture.

Japan has many rental services, but did you know you can even rent people? Learn about rental families and what this unique service says about life in Japan.

What happened on March 11, 2011 in Japan? Read a Japanese story about the Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and how people remember and learn from 3.11.