Learn how to use Nといえば in Japanese to say “speaking of X.” Simple explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises for daily conversation.

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.

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. 🎍

Learn common Japanese end-of-year expressions, their meanings, and when to use them—plus the key difference between Japanese and English New Year greetings.

Learn how to make or let someone do something in Japanese with clear explanations, verb rules, examples, and tips using causative sentences.

Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.