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Discover famous festivals in Japan this September! Enjoy fireworks, traditional dances, and colorful events across different regions.

Learn the difference between 大きい and 大きな in Japanese. Both mean “big,” but their usage and nuance aren’t always...

Discover Disaster Prevention Day in Japan (Sept 1). Learn its history, meaning, and how schools, companies, and families prepare...

Japan’s rice shortage explained: 5kg prices jump 2,200–2,400 to 3,800–4,800 yen; heat hurt quality, supply uneven, panic buying spread;...

Learn the difference between と and や in Japanese. と lists all items completely, while や gives examples like...

Discover how Japan’s traditional summer homework like book reports and kanji drills has changed, with less focus on assignments...

Learn the difference between 〜する and 〜をする in Japanese! Simple rules, examples, and tips to use する verbs naturally...

Discover why people in Japan avoid rivers during Obon. Learn the cultural beliefs and real dangers behind this summer...

Learn how to use 〜ておく in Japanese to express doing something in advance. Includes meaning, formation, examples, and casual...