Blog in Japanese
熱田神宮参拝 – A Beautiful Shrine Visit in Nagoya
Visit Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya: draw a lucky omikuji, see a 1,000-year-old camphor tree, collect goshuin, and pray for a peaceful, successful 2026.
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Luna Atsumi
Luna Atsumi is a Japanese teacher at NihongoNana. She writes easy grammar and reading posts and teaches private online lessons, helping learners turn 'I don't understand' into 'I understand' step by step.
Blog in Japanese
お正月の遊び – Fun Japanese Games Played at New Year
Discover nostalgic Japanese New Year games such as spinning tops, hanetsuki, kite flying, and karuta, and learn how families enjoyed these traditions together.
Blog in Japanese
日本の天皇 – Japan’s Emperor: Heart of the Nation
Learn about the Emperor of Japan. This blog post explains the Emperor’s role, the Imperial Family, history, and cultural importance.
Blog in Japanese
おもちパワー – Mochi Power for the New Year
Making mochi with grandparents during New Year, enjoying kinako, anko, ozoni, yakimochi, and warm family traditions bringing comfort and happy memories in Japan ❤️!!!
Blog in Japanese
福男・福女 – A Unique New Year Race in Japan
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.
Blog in Japanese
福袋 – The Joy of Japan’s New Year Lucky Bags
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!
Blog in Japanese
三が日 – How Japanese People Start the New Year
Learn about 三が日 (Sanganichi), the first three days of the New Year in Japan, including traditions like hatsumode, osechi, and kakizome, in easy Japanese. 🎍
Japanese grammar
Expressions & Phrases at the End of the Year
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.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Someone Do: Causative Form
Learn how to make or let someone do something in Japanese with clear explanations, verb rules, examples, and tips using causative sentences.