Japanese grammar
Here is the difference between 帰る vs 戻る
Learn the difference between 帰る and 戻る: 帰る means to return home or where you belong, while 戻る means to go back to a previous place or state.
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日本の夏祭り – Japanese Summer Festivals
Discover Japanese summer festivals with food stalls, yukata, fireworks, and fun traditions — a simple N4-level blog for Japanese learners.
Japanese grammar
いる vs ある in Japanese… which one to use?
Learn the difference between いる and ある in Japanese and how to use them for living and non-living things with clear examples and tips.
Blog in Japanese
ミスドのドーナツ – Donuts from Mister Donut
Cheerful blog about buying cute Mickey & Minnie donuts at Mister Donut. My favorite Pon de Ring is chewy and tasty—today’s little happiness! 🍩
Japanese grammar
～ようと思う : How to say “I Plan to…” in Japanese
Learn how to use ～ようと思う in Japanese to express your plans and intentions with clear examples, a quick guide, and practice exercises.
Blog in Japanese
猛暑日 – Extremely Hot Days in Japan
Learn about moushobi—extremely hot days in Japan over 35°C. Discover causes, safety tips, and vocabulary in simple Japanese for N4 learners.
Japanese grammar
～時（とき）: “When Something Happens” in Japanese
Learn how to use ～時（とき） in Japanese to say “when something happens,” with clear examples, tips, and common mistakes for natural conversation.
Blog in Japanese
暑すぎる – Too Hot
A super hot day in Nagoya—up to 43°C! Learn how locals describe heat in Nagoya dialect and get useful Japanese vocabulary for summer and heat safety.
Japanese grammar
Listing Reasons in Japanese : ～し、それに
Learn how to use ～し and ～し、それに in Japanese to list reasons naturally. Understand the difference and practice with easy examples.