Blog in Japanese
帰省 – The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Holiday Homecoming
Kisei is the Japanese tradition of returning home for holidays. Learn when it happens and how it impacts travel in Japan.
Author
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
冬のイルミネーション｜Beautiful & Magical Tokyo Christmas Lights You Must See
Discover Japan’s winter illuminations in Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, including the famous Blue Cave. A cozy look at seasonal lights in Tokyo.
Blog in Japanese
先週の出来事 – This is What Happened Last Week
My personal recap of autumn leaves, Shibuya’s Blue Cave illumination, a Stranger Things pop-up, and halal wagyu ramen in Tokyo daily life in Japan.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Gentle Statements: だろう&でしょう
Learn how to use だろう and でしょう to make assumptions in Japanese, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural, polite speech.
Blog in Japanese
Is AI Really Useful to Improve our Speaking Skills?
See how AI in daily life in Japan is changing how we work, shop, study, and live—often without us even noticing.
Japanese grammar
What Does 〜に比べて Mean? Japanese Comparison Made Simple
Learn how to use the Japanese comparison expression 〜に比べて with simple explanations, examples, and natural sentences for daily conversation.
Japanese grammar
Sentence Ending Particles ね, よ, and よね – Make Your Japanese Sound Natural
Learn how Japanese sentence-ending particles ね, よ, and よね work to express agreement, emphasis, and confirmation in natural everyday conversations.
Blog in Japanese
インフルエンザ予防 – Easy Ways to Avoid the Flu
Learn simple flu prevention tips used in Japan, including handwashing, masks, ventilation, healthy habits, and vaccines to stay safe during winter.
Japanese grammar
Daily Japanese Conversation Phrases You Need to Know
Discover natural Japanese expressions you hear daily. Learn meanings, examples, and how to use phrases like やっぱり, なんか, とりあえず.