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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

新しい新幹線が発表されました – New Tohoku Shinkansen E10 Series Revealed by JR

Japan announces the new E10 Series Tohoku Shinkansen. Faster, quieter, and safer, the new model is expected to begin service around 2030.

November 15, 2025 2 min read

Japanese grammar

How Japanese Really Works: The Truth of Missing Subjects

Learn why Japanese often omits subjects and how context gives meaning. Understand natural usage, common patterns, and practice with a short reading.

November 13, 2025 3 min read

Japanese grammar

Here is the Difference : Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji

Learn when to use Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji in Japanese. Understand their roles, examples, and tips to read and write naturally.

November 11, 2025 3 min read

Japanese grammar

The Most Useful Japanese Grammar : Adj + する

Learn how to use “Adjective + する” in Japanese to say “make something ~.” Understand the difference from “なる” with easy examples and practice!

November 8, 2025 2 min read

Japanese grammar

How to say I think in Japanese: ～と思います

Learn how to use ～と思います to express your thoughts and opinions naturally in Japanese. Includes examples, grammar tips, and practice sentences.

November 6, 2025 3 min read

Japanese grammar

Indirect Commands in Japanese: ～ように言う

Learn how to use ～ように言う to express indirect commands in Japanese, including how to say “I told someone to…” and when to use ～ように頼む for polite requests.

November 4, 2025 3 min read