A message from Nana for everyone taking the JLPT tomorrow — trust your hard work, stay calm, and give it your best. You’ve got this!

Tanabata is a Japanese festival on July 7. Write wishes on tanzaku and enjoy the romantic story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.

Went to see fireflies with my grandma on a warm summer night. We enjoyed the beautiful glowing lights and peaceful time by the river park.

A hot day spent helping my grandparents water their garden and fields, growing homegrown summer vegetables like tomatoes and beautiful hydrangea flowers.

Discover the top 5 Japanese shows on Netflix to enjoy drama, romance, and culture while learning real-life Japanese expressions. Perfect for learners!

Reflecting on the first half of the year, life changes, and goals for the next—an easy Japanese blog post for JLPT N5 learners with vocab support.