Blog in Japanese
三大花火大会 – Top 3 Japanese Fireworks Festivals
Discover Japan’s top 3 fireworks festivals—Nagaoka, Sumida River, and Omagari. A simple guide for Japanese learners at N5 level.
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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
日本のトレンド – Here is what’s trending in Japan
Discover why Japan’s beloved “Chiikawa” is more than cute—its relatable stories and charm made it a hit nationwide!
Blog in Japanese
日本の夏の風物詩 – Summer Traditions of Japan
Discover Japan’s summer traditions—fireworks, cicadas, wind chimes, and watermelon—that bring the season to life through taste and sound.
Blog in Japanese
This is What Japanese People Do in Summer
Discover fun summer activities in Japan! Fireworks, festivals, mountains, and shaved ice – enjoy the season like locals and travelers alike.
Japanese grammar
Turn Adjectives into Nouns with ～さ in Japanese
Learn how to turn Japanese adjectives into nouns using ～さ, with clear rules, examples, and tips to express qualities like height or convenience.
Japanese grammar
Here is the Difference : これ、それ、あれ in Japanese
Learn how to say “this,” “that,” and “that over there” in Japanese using これ (kore), それ (sore), and あれ (are) with example sentences and explanations.
Japanese grammar
Here is the difference between 帰る vs 戻る
Learn the difference between 帰る and 戻る: 帰る means to return home or where you belong, while 戻る means to go back to a previous place or state.
Japanese grammar
いる vs ある in Japanese… which one to use?
Learn the difference between いる and ある in Japanese and how to use them for living and non-living things with clear examples and tips.
Japanese grammar
～ようと思う : How to say “I Plan to…” in Japanese
Learn how to use ～ようと思う in Japanese to express your plans and intentions with clear examples, a quick guide, and practice exercises.