Tsukau (use) and tsukuru (make) Some Japanese verbs are difficult to distinguish and easy to confuse. But Yatabe sensei has an ingenious way to learn two of these Japanese words. Read this Japanese teacher's blog to learn Japanese for free online. This Japanese teacher’s blog by YATABE Kumiko sensei is a great way to study natural Japanese expressions. You can read, listen, and learn useful...

Some highway service areas in Japan have become destinations in themselves. Read this blog about a particular one near one of the Japanese teachers at Japonin(JOI), Inamoto sensei's home and learn Japanese more online. This Japanese teacher’s blog by INAMOTO Mariko sensei is a great way to study natural Japanese expressions. You can read, listen, and learn useful vocabulary...

Jingisukan (Hokkaido mutton barbecue) When you think of Hokkaido in Japan, what do you think of ? Most Japanese people answer delicious food. But what delicious food do Hokkaido people miss the most when they are away from home ? Itaya sensei introduces one of the most popular Japanese cuisine from her hometown and helps you to learn Japanese with this Japanese teacher blog. This Japanese...

The Setouchi Triennale is fast becoming a pilgrimage site for modern art lovers from all over the world. Mizuno sensei brings us information and lovely images from this fascinating place. Listen to the video and look at the pictures to get a better feel of the place and of course learn some new Japanese vocabulary and phrases. This Japanese teacher’s blog...

Japanese kindergartens often ask parents to bring handmade goods for their children to use. Well Ueno sensei, a Japanese teacher at Japonin(JOI) Japanese language school, shares her new-found joy of making these. The video is being read by Ueno sensei, so please listen and watch along to learn Japanese online for free. This blog which features Kanji, a vocabulary list...

The Kotatsu Train Have you ever sat under a Japanese Kotatsu ? It is a very comfortable experience. Now imagine sitting under a Kotatsu, looking out of the window and the world is moving before your eyes. Sound like a fantasy ? No, it is real. Read and listen to this Japanese teachers blog to find out more! This Japanese teacher’s blog by YOKOZUKA Noriko sensei is a great way to study natural...

Have you heard of blue-light hazard ? There are special glasses available now that prevent this problem and they have become popular in Japan.Sakude sensei, one of Japonin(JOI)'s Japanese teachers, introduces this topic to help you learn how to read Japanese better. This Japanese teacher’s blog by SAKUDE Emi sensei is a great way to study natural Japanese expressions....

Hand-drawn cards What tyoe of Japanese art do you like ? What kind of art do you draw ? This Japanese language learning blog by Japanese teacher, Oogi sensei, introduces a recently popular art form in Japan. This Japanese teacher’s blog by OOGI Tomoko sensei is a great way to study natural Japanese expressions. You can read, listen, and learn useful vocabulary from a short essay written in...

Viewing Autumn leaves Japanese Maple trees provide the atypical autumn scenery in Japan. Nakajima sensei introduces a cultural activity called Momiji Gari that many Japanese people do and has deep cultural and historical roots in Japan.What do you do to enjoy the autumn or fall season ? Perhaps you can try the activity introduced in this Japanese blog and Japanese listening video. This Japanese...

How to memorize Japanese Kanji Do Japanese people and people from Kanji-based language countries learn Kanji differently from Western people ? How do Japanese people learn Kanji and how can knowing this help you learn Japanese kanji better ? Read this blog and ask your Japonin(JOI) Japanese teacher in your next lesson ! This Japanese teacher’s blog by FUJINAWA Miyako sensei is a great way to...