A message from Nana for everyone taking the JLPT tomorrow — trust your hard work, stay calm, and give it your best. You’ve got this!

Learn how to express wants in Japanese using ～たい and ～たがる! Understand the difference and see examples to speak more naturally.

Learn how to use ～てみる to say “try doing something” in Japanese! Simple grammar guide with examples, tips, and practice for all learners.

Tanabata is a Japanese festival on July 7. Write wishes on tanzaku and enjoy the romantic story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.

Discover common misinformation about Japan on social media—from stereotypes to fake etiquette tips—and learn how to spot what’s real and what’s not.

Sunny and hot after yesterday’s rain! Read this simple N4-level Japanese blog post with vocabulary about today’s weather and staying cool in the heat.