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...

A Fresh Look At Tokyo Tower Discover one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks through a personal story. Learn natural Japanese expressions while exploring the history, scenery, and quiet charm that surround Tokyo Tower. In this blog, Takane sensei shares her experience of visiting Tokyo Tower and reflects on its history, scenery, and unique atmosphere. This Japanese teacher’s blog is a grea...

Are Cultural Differences Disappearing? How the Internet is changing the way we connect, understand, and share across cultures. In this blog, Yatabe sensei talks about how the Internet is changing cultural differences and the way we connect with people around the world. This Japanese teacher’s blog is a great way to study Japanese through natural expressions about everyday life and cultu...