Japanese grammar
A Practical Look at 〜か and 〜かどうか
Learn how to use 〜か and 〜かどうか in Japanese to express “whether” or “whether or not,” with clear explanations, examples, and tips.
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Explore reading practices, grammar breakdowns, and useful phrases to support your Japanese learning journey. New posts added regularly!
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帰省 – The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Holiday Homecoming
Kisei is the Japanese tradition of returning home for holidays. Learn when it happens and how it impacts travel in Japan.
Japanese grammar
A Simple Way to Introduce Things with という
Learn how to introduce things in Japanese using the pattern Name という Item, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural conversation.
Blog in Japanese
冬のイルミネーション｜Beautiful & Magical Tokyo Christmas Lights You Must See
Discover Japan’s winter illuminations in Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, including the famous Blue Cave. A cozy look at seasonal lights in Tokyo.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Can See” & “Can Hear” in Japanese
Learn the difference between 見える・見られる and 聞こえる・聞ける with clear explanations and examples to use “can see” and “can hear” naturally in Japanese.
Blog in Japanese
先週の出来事 – This is What Happened Last Week
My personal recap of autumn leaves, Shibuya’s Blue Cave illumination, a Stranger Things pop-up, and halal wagyu ramen in Tokyo daily life in Japan.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Gentle Statements: だろう&でしょう
Learn how to use だろう and でしょう to make assumptions in Japanese, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural, polite speech.
Blog in Japanese
Is AI Really Useful to Improve our Speaking Skills?
See how AI in daily life in Japan is changing how we work, shop, study, and live—often without us even noticing.
Blog in Japanese
柳橋市場 – A Local Market in the Heart of Nagoya
Visit Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya, Aichi! Discover fresh seafood, local foods, and the lively atmosphere of one of Japan’s hidden local markets.