Making mochi with grandparents during New Year, enjoying kinako, anko, ozoni, yakimochi, and warm family traditions bringing comfort and happy memories in Japan ❤️!!!

Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.

Discover what fukubukuro are—Japan’s popular New Year lucky bags. Learn what’s inside, when to buy them, and why they’re so exciting and fun!

Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.

Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.

Meeting my Japanese students in person for the first time! Sharing food, laughter, and unforgettable moments at a yakitori izakaya in Japan.