Learn about Obon, Japan’s summer festival honoring ancestors. Discover its meaning, traditions, and how families celebrate together in August.

Discover Japan’s Mountain Day! Learn why August 11th celebrates nature, mountains, and how people enjoy this special holiday every summer.

Discover Japanese summer festivals with food stalls, yukata, fireworks, and fun traditions — a simple N4-level blog for Japanese learners.

Learn how to use ～ようと思う in Japanese to express your plans and intentions with clear examples, a quick guide, and practice exercises.

Learn about moushobi—extremely hot days in Japan over 35°C. Discover causes, safety tips, and vocabulary in simple Japanese for N4 learners.

A super hot day in Nagoya—up to 43°C! Learn how locals describe heat in Nagoya dialect and get useful Japanese vocabulary for summer and heat safety.