Learn about preparing Japanese New Year’s cards (nengajo) in simple N5-level Japanese. Easy explanation, traditions, and steps for sending your own card.

Discover the 2025 New Words & Buzzwords Awards. Learn the top trending Japanese terms of the year and boost your language study with simple explanations.

It’s December! The weather was warm, a peaceful start to the month. Did you accomplish what you wanted this year? Only one month left in 2025!

Learn how Black Friday in Japan is calmer and different from the U.S., with small sales at malls, supermarkets, and online shops. Did you buy anything this year?

Learn what a Japanese heated table is, how it works, why it saves energy, and why it’s so popular in winter. Simple guide with styles and price ranges.

Learn about Japan’s winter fashion, why Heattech is so popular, and how to use different Japanese verbs for “to wear” winter clothing.