Learn how to use Nといえば in Japanese to say “speaking of X.” Simple explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises for daily conversation.

Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.

Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.

Discover how Japan names years using 元号 and 干支. Learn the era system, zodiac animals, and how Japanese people talk about the year.

Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.

Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.