Before learning the third and final writing system of Japanese called “kanji,” it’s important for you to master…

Have you been working on the hiragana we learned last time? The theme of this lesson is katakana.…

In Japanese anime, you’ll often see scenes where the characters go to public bathhouses. Although these scenes always…

Anyone seeking to read and write Japanese should start here, by learning the hiragana alphabet. We’ll explain this…

There are quite a number of foreigners who, once they move to Japan, are surprised by how often…

Eventually in Japan, you’re bound to stay at a Japanese ryokan (inn), replete with a tatami room and…