Blog in Japanese
もう半年がたちましたね！ – It’s been 6 months already!
Reflecting on the first half of the year, life changes, and goals for the next—an easy Japanese blog post for JLPT N5 learners with vocab support.
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
日本の雨の季節 – Rainy season in Japan
Learn about Japan’s rainy season (tsuyu): when it is, what the weather is like, and how people prepare for and enjoy this unique time of year.
Blog in Japanese
私の誕生日 – My Birthday
It was my birthday today! I appreciate all the people who support what I do and I promise to keep supporting you guys too!
Blog in Japanese
キャッシュレス社会 – Cashless Society in Japan
Learn about Japan’s growing cashless society, where people pay with cards and apps, and why cash is still commonly used in daily life.
Blog in Japanese
日本の有名な温泉 – Famous Onsens in Japan
Discover 5 famous hot springs in Japan with simple Japanese. Learn about onsen culture, rules, and travel tips—perfect for JLPT N5 learners!
Blog in Japanese
日本の電車マナー – Manners on Japanese Trains
Learn essential train manners in Japan—stay quiet, respect priority seats, turn off phones, wear backpacks in front, and line up politely.
Blog in Japanese
エコ活動 – Eco Friendly Activities in Japan
Learn about eco-friendly activities in Japan like recycling, using eco bags, and public transport. Small actions can help protect the Earth.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “I Hope” in Japanese
Learn how to say “I hope” in Japanese using といい. Compare といいですね, といいね, といいんですが, and といいんだけど with examples.
Japanese grammar
「I Want」in Japanese: ～たい and ～てほしい
Learn how to say “I want” in Japanese using ～たい and ～てほしい. Discover the difference and how to use each in real-life situations.