JAPANESE READING & LISTENING The Mystery of Hydrangeas Learn natural Japanese through a gentle essay about hydrangeas, the rainy season, and the mysterious power of life by Yamamoto-sensei. Learn Japanese with a Seasonal Essay about Hydrangeas Have you ever seen hydrangeas during the rainy season in Japan? In this blog post, Yamamoto-sensei introduces their myst...

      JAPANESE READING & LISTENING My Domestic Travels in Japan Explore castles, shrines, hot springs, and beautiful places in Japan through a natural Japanese travel essay by Yokozuka-sensei. Learn Japanese with a Travel Essay about Places in Japan Have you ever traveled within Japan? In this blog post, Yokozuka-sensei shares some places she has visited...

      Japanese Hospitality Through Kakejiku Discover the beauty and meaning of hanging scrolls in traditional Japanese spaces. Read about the Japanese tradition of displaying a hanging scroll in a tatami room. Start with natural Japanese, then use furigana and the English translation as support. Read Natural Japanese in Context Improve your listening with the v...

  A Handwritten Message Of Support During exam season in Japan, a small note at a station can warm your heart. Japan · Exam Season · Encouragement Read a short real-life story about exam season and encouragement in Japan. Start with natural Japanese, then use furigana and the English translation as support. Read Natural Japanese in Context Improve your listening with ...

What kind of year will 2026 be? Think about your “one kanji” for the new year. Explore a New Year idea through a single kanji. Read the natural Japanese first, then use furigana and the English translation as support. Read Natural Japanese in Context Improve your listening with the video lesson Use furigana to make kanji easier to read Use the English translation to check your und...