Blog in Japanese
福男・福女 – A Unique New Year Race in Japan
Discover Japan’s New Year tradition of Fuku-otoko and Fuku-onna, a lively shrine race to choose the year’s luckiest people. Fun, culture, and tradition explained.
Topic
Culture
Japanese culture explained for learners: traditions, festivals, customs and the meaning behind them, with the Japanese words you need.
Japanese grammar
Never Get Japanese Dates Wrong Again: 年・月・日 Made Simple
Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.
Blog in Japanese
福袋 – The Joy of Japan’s New Year Lucky Bags
Discover what fukubukuro are—Japan’s popular New Year lucky bags. Learn what’s inside, when to buy them, and why they’re so exciting and fun!
Japanese grammar
Are You Saying It Right? How to Say “Congratulations” in Japanese
Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.
Blog in Japanese
三が日 – How Japanese People Start the New Year
Learn about 三が日 (Sanganichi), the first three days of the New Year in Japan, including traditions like hatsumode, osechi, and kakizome, in easy Japanese. 🎍
Japanese grammar
Special Ways to Count Years in Japan : 元号 and 干支
Discover how Japan names years using 元号 and 干支. Learn the era system, zodiac animals, and how Japanese people talk about the year.
Blog in Japanese
大晦日の過ごし方｜How Japanese People Spend New Year’s Eve
Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.
Blog in Japanese
忘年会｜ How Japan Ends the Year in the Unique Way
Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.
Blog in Japanese
やっと会えました｜A Moment That Made My Work Truly Special
Meeting my Japanese students in person for the first time! Sharing food, laughter, and unforgettable moments at a yakitori izakaya in Japan.