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Japanese Kitchen Knives: Practical Tools with a Rich Tradition
Learn about Japanese kitchen knives, their long tradition, different uses, and why Seki is famous for making high-quality knives in Japan.
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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
Popular Anime in Japan: The Most Loved Anime by Generation
Discover how anime has become a beloved part of Japanese culture, with different generations growing up with their own favorite stories, characters, and traditions.
Blog in Japanese
Japan’s Biggest Music Festivals You Need to Know
Want to experience a music festival in Japan? Discover famous festivals like Summer Sonic and Fuji Rock while learning useful Japanese!
Blog in Japanese
The Best Foods to Eat at a Japanese Summer Festival
What do people eat at Japanese summer festivals? Explore popular festival street foods and learn Japanese vocabulary with this beginner-friendly reading.
Blog in Japanese
The Ultimate Flowing Noodle Experience in Japan
Discover nagashi somen, Japan’s unique summer tradition where people catch flowing noodles with chopsticks. Learn about this fun and refreshing cultural experience.
Blog in Japanese
桃太郎: The Peach Boy Story in Easy Japanese
Learn about Momotaro, one of Japan’s most famous folktales. Enjoy a simple Japanese story about the Peach Boy, Oni, and his adventure.
Japanese grammar
Express “For the First Time in a While” Naturally
Master the Japanese expressions 久しぶりに and 〜ぶり. Learn how to say “for the first time in a while” and specific time periods with easy examples.
Japanese grammar
The Japanese Bathroom Words You Need to Know
From トイレ to 化粧室, discover the different ways Japanese people refer to the bathroom, with easy explanations and practical examples.
Japanese grammar
What’s the Best Way to Say “Important” in Japanese?
Learn the difference between 大事 and 大切 in Japanese. Discover when to use each word with easy explanations, examples, and natural expressions.