Blog in Japanese
Japan Festival 2026：東京・新宿で楽しむ5つの日本文化体験
Join Japan Festival 2026 in Shinjuku, Tokyo on November 14, 2–6 p.m. Enjoy matcha, Japanese crafts and friendly chats. Entry ¥1,500. Read a JLPT N4 event guide.
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Nana Takagi
Nana Takagi is a Japanese teacher and the creator of NihongoNana. She makes short, easy Japanese lessons for learners around the world on this blog, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and teaches private online lessons.
Blog in Japanese
Japanese Martial Arts: 4 Amazing Styles You’ll Love
Explore Japanese martial arts: judo, kendo, aikido and karate. Read easy Japanese with furigana, English translation and vocabulary, and Nana’s school memories.
Blog in Japanese
Japanese Street Food: 3 Amazing Places You’ll Love
Enjoy Japanese street food in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Practise reading with furigana, an English translation and vocabulary, plus tips for a polite food stroll.
Blog in Japanese
Would You Ride Tokyo’s New Sushi Bus?
Discover Tokyo’s unique Sushi Bus! Enjoy all-you-can-eat conveyor belt sushi while sightseeing around famous Tokyo landmarks on a double-decker bus.
Blog in Japanese
Best Burgers in Japan: 3 Amazing Places to Try
Discover 3 must-try burger shops in Japan! Explore Zetteria, Shogun Burger, and MOS Burger, from juicy Wagyu beef to unique Japanese flavors.
Blog in Japanese
What Is a Hanko? Discover Japan’s Unique Stamp Culture
Discover Japan’s unique hanko culture! Learn how Japanese stamps and seals are used, their different types, and why they still matter today.
Blog in Japanese
Izakaya Culture in Japan: Everything You Need to Know
Discover Japanese izakaya culture, from popular food and drinks to unique traditions like otoshi and kanpai. Experience Japan’s lively dining culture!
Japanese grammar
Tired of Japanese Learning Apps? Discover What Makes Dozo Different
Discover Dozo, an all-in-one Japanese learning platform with vocabulary, grammar, spaced repetition, private lessons, and real-life conversation practice.
Japanese grammar
What Does Yabai Mean in Japanese? From Dangerous to Amazing!
Discover the meaning and history of “Yabai” in Japanese, how it evolved from expressing danger to becoming popular slang for something amazing!