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Learn how Japanese people say “good luck,” from 頑張って to 応援しています, with cultural tips and examples to help you...

Cherry blossom forecast 2026 is here! Learn “桜開花予想,” see bloom dates across Japan from Tokyo to Sapporo, and plan...

Learn the Japanese address system: what each part means, how to read and write addresses, and key terms like...

Discover fun and unique Japanese souvenir ideas—from a retro 3COINS camera to tatami coasters, kimono bottle cases, and a...

Visit Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya: draw a lucky omikuji, see a 1,000-year-old camphor tree, collect goshuin, and pray for...

Japanese grammar ～ように explained simply. Learn how to use it for purpose, change, habits, instructions, wishes, and comparisons.

Discover nostalgic Japanese New Year games such as spinning tops, hanetsuki, kite flying, and karuta, and learn how families...

Learn the difference between お〜 and ご〜 honorific prefixes in Japanese, with simple rules, common examples, exceptions, and polite...

Learn about the Emperor of Japan. This blog post explains the Emperor’s role, the Imperial Family, history, and cultural...