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8 Essential Japanese Directions You Need to Know
Learn north, south, east, west, and more in Japanese. Master useful direction words, kanji, readings, and examples for travel, maps, and trains.
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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
Natural Disasters in Japan: 15 Japanese Words You Need to Know
Learn essential Japanese vocabulary for earthquakes, typhoons, floods, evacuation, warnings, and other natural disasters in Japan.
Blog in Japanese
What Is 24-Hour Television? Japan’s Famous Charity TV Program
Learn about Japan’s 24-Hour Television, an annual charity program featuring donations, celebrity marathons, music, and inspiring stories.
Blog in Japanese
Is the World Ending!? Natural Disasters Around the World
Learn easy Japanese through a timely topic: natural disasters around the world, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires, and typhoons.
Blog in Japanese
Why Japanese People Still Love These Nostalgic Dagashi Snacks
Discover Japan’s nostalgic dagashi culture, from cheap childhood snacks and traditional dagashiya shops to the memories behind these beloved treats.
Blog in Japanese
Meet FAMIMA: FamilyMart’s New Kind of Convenience Store
Discover FamilyMart’s new FAMIMA convenience store in Tokyo and learn what makes this stylish new concept different from a regular Japanese konbini.
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5 Amazing Foods You Should Try in Hokkaido Japan
Discover must-try foods in Hokkaido, from fresh seafood and miso ramen to Jingisukan, soft-serve ice cream, and Sapporo soup curry.
Blog in Japanese
Are Oni Real? The Truth About Japan’s Famous Demons
Learn what oni are, where they come from, why they appear in Setsubun and folktales, and how the word oni is used in Japanese expressions.
Japanese grammar
Religion in Japan: Why Many Japanese People Say They Are Not Religious
Learn how religion works in Japan, from Shinto and Buddhism to Christmas, weddings, and why many Japanese people still say they are not religious.