Take a trip through Nana's childhood as I share memories of family, school, sports, and how my dream of teaching Japanese first began.

Learn how to choose the right Japanese word for "ask." Discover the differences between 聞く, 頼む, お願いする, 尋ねる, and more with examples.

Discover 4 recent crime cases in Japan, from the Nagano Station attack to Yami Baito robberies and the Kyoto murder case.

Learn how to make negative requests in Japanese with 〜ないでください. Understand its meaning, formation, examples, and how it differs from 〜な (Don't).

Discover the heartwarming traditions of Father’s Day in Japan and how Japanese families show gratitude and appreciation to fathers.

Learn the difference between 見る and 観る in Japanese. Discover when to use each version of みる with examples for movies, TV, and daily life, plus a bonus note on 診る.