Blog - NihongoNana

A traditional Japanese breakfast is healthy and well-balanced, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickles, tamagoyaki, and natto....

Halloween in Japan is popular but lacks "trick-or-treating." In Shibuya, people dress up, gather, and have fun. Convenience stores...

Stargazing brings calm and wonder. Watching comets, satellites, and fireballs makes me feel lucky and connected to the universe....

The difference between 覚える (oboeru) and 思い出す (omoidasu), which both mean "remember" in Japanese. 覚える means to learn or...

In Japan, people enjoy the change of seasons with clothing changes, autumn foods, and nature. Autumn is a time...

“Supootsu no Hi” (Sports Day) is a Japanese national holiday held on the second Monday of October, originally established...

Japanese honorifics convey respect and social hierarchy. -san is the neutral, versatile choice. -kun is used for younger males...

I have four cats, each with different ages, colors, and personalities, and a 27-year-old tortoise. The cats enjoy relaxing,...

In Japanese, 家 (ie) refers to the physical structure of a house, while うち (uchi) conveys a more personal...