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August 13, 2019

Finding English Movies in Japan / how to book a movie ticket online for Movies in Tokyo

If you are living in Tokyo you will probably want to visit a movie theater at some point. This can be frustrating. Many of our students have asked us – “How can I tell if this movie is in English or if it is dubbed over in Japanese?” or “Can I buy tickets online in […]

August 9, 2019

How to Speak Japanese when you don't live in Japan

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Although there are over 100,000,000 native Japanese speakers – 98% of them live inside Japan. This means that if you want to learn to speak Japanese – moving to Japan and spending time there is the best way that you can learn to speak the language. However, you may be thinking to yourself – there […]

August 8, 2019

Living in Japan as a Japanese Language Student – Quickstart Guide

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From finding accommodation to signing up for an internet plan – this blog will give a list of helpful articles that will help make your stay in Tokyo easy. At the bottom – you can learn more about our Japanese Crash course for beginners. Find short stay accommodation / a place to stay in Tokyo […]

August 8, 2019

Survival Japanese Crash Course – Getting started with Japanese in Tokyo

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For more updated information on our Minato Crash Course, click here. Have you just moved to Tokyo? Are you ready to get started learning Japanese? Choosing a Japanese language course to start learning Japanese can be confusing. In this article we will share about our Japanese Crash course and what makes it unique.Our 4 week […]

August 6, 2019

How Many Hours Does it Take to Pass the JLPT – Illustrated Guide

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Learn how many hours of study it will take you to pass each level of the JLPT. This illustrated guide compares how many hours of Japanese study per JLPT level. Did you know that it takes just as long to pass the N2 as it does to become a certified public accountant in the US?

August 6, 2019

How to conjugate te form. Visual Guide to Japanese Verbs 2021

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Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana Knowing how to conjugate te versions of dictionary verbs is very important. They are widely used in spoken Japanese and you must understand them in order to become fluent. We understand that you might have trouble understanding how to conjugate the Te form. […]

August 5, 2019

Public Holidays in Japan / Japanese National Holidays – 2019 & 2020 Schedule

As of 2019 – there are 16 types of official national holidays in Japan, making up a total number 18 public holidays. This means that there are 18 three-day weekends in a year! That a lot of free vacations! In this article, you will learn about the background of each national holiday and how people […]

August 2, 2019

Asking for Permission to Marry in Japanese　

when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Are you engaged in a relationship with a Japanese lady and are planning to marry her? In Japan, it is important culturally to visit the parents of the partner for permission to marry. You may be from a different culture where such procedure is not needed. However, […]

August 1, 2019

Improve Japanese Listening: Fun and easy ways to boost your skill

Mastering a language is a slow and gradual process. you have to be able to read, write, listen and speak in the language to become fluent. That’s why today, we will introduce to you some great ways to improve Japanese listening, and very fast as well! Listening can be considered the hardest skill to learn, […]

July 30, 2019

Best Japanese Dictionaries for 2022

Looking for a Japanese dictionary to help with your studies? This article summarizes and reviews the BEST paper, electronic, and smartphone app Japanese dictionaries in 2019.

July 30, 2019

Talking about Size, Length, Width and Depth in Japanese (Big, Small, Short, Long, Thin, Thick) Illustrated Guide

Are you looking for Japanese words that describe size, length, depth, width? What about drink sizes and meal sizes in Japanese? This blog covers vocabulary for discussing size in Japanese.