Whether you’re planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun or just want to dive into your Japanese studies, it can be daunting to start learning a new language. How about a head start with some basic Japanese phrases that will optimize your travel and daily conversations? In this article, we’ll cover 20 …
Numbers are important when you’re travelling in Japan. You need them for money, for telling time, or for ordering food at a restaurant. So how do you count in Japanese? If you’ve ever taken a karate class, you might know the basic ichi, ni, san! But perhaps you’re no karate kid and are daunted about …
Japan is a country not only fixated on proper manners and etiquette, but also on gift-giving and various parties or events. In this kind of culture, it’s important to learn how to thank people when they invite you out, offer you a present, or even show you the way to the station. In this article, …
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もう秋ですね。/mou aki desu ne/ Autumn has come and with it a chance to cosy up, wrap ourselves in a comfy blanket and learn something new — maybe some Japanese vocabulary. Autumn is a great time to visit Japan, while the leaves turn red and the steamy hot summer gives way to pleasant lower temperatures. For …