Learn about Japan's rainy season (tsuyu): when it is, what the weather is like, and how people prepare for and enjoy this unique time of year.

Learn about Japan’s growing cashless society, where people pay with cards and apps, and why cash is still commonly used in daily life.

A busy student shares their weekend plan to relax, read, meet a friend at a café, study for JLPT N4, clean, and recharge before the week begins.

Learn about aggressive driving (あおり運転) in Japan, recent incidents, laws, and safe driving tips in easy Japanese for JLPT N4 learners.

Learn about Japan's declining birthrate and aging population (少子高齢化), its causes, problems, and how society is trying to solve it.

Discover what a typical Japanese breakfast looks like! Warm rice, miso soup, and more—see how it's different from Western-style breakfasts.