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October 18, 2017

Tokyo Prefecture (東京都) – The Small Gem in the Heart of Japan

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Tokyo Prefecture is the third smallest prefecture in Japan, consisting of 23 special wards, all of which are governed like cities.

September 23, 2017

Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日): More Than Just a Change of Seasons

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Far from being a new practice, the foundations of Autumnal Equinox Day were actually laid out centuries ago. But, many moons later, are the origins of this holiday still relevant today?

September 18, 2017

Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日): More than just about ages

The values behind Respect-for-the-Aged Day are important reminders for all of us. But why?

August 29, 2017

4 Key Questions that are typically asked at a Japanese Job Interview

When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.

August 24, 2017

How to Order Take-Out in Japan (お持ち帰り): Japanese Essentials

Looking to order takeout in Japan? In Japan, many chain restaurants offer a takeout option on their menu. When almost everyone’s busy working, ordering takeout can be pretty convenient for the vast majority who’d like to grab a quick meal. Still, ordering takeout in a foreign language can be intimidating, but with a few key […]

August 2, 2017

Directions in Japanese: Never get lost & lose things anymore

We are continuing our Essential Japanese series with directions in Japanese. Very similar to English, Japanese language has interrogative words and they’re easy to remember. Even with a limited vocabulary, you have different ways to ask “Where is” in Japanese. Let’s learn this short key-sentence and asking the location of things will be very easy! […]

July 31, 2017

What You Need to Know About Japan’s New Job Hunting Visa

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The new Designated Activities visa allows foreign students actively seeking employment after graduation to stay in Japan.

July 28, 2017

Japanese for directions: How to ask if a place is nearby

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Asking for directions in Japanese is very easy and a good way to meet the locals. Follow our handy vocabulary guide to learning how to ask if a place is nearby.

June 28, 2017

“I like” in Japanese: Expressing hobbies and finding new friends

A great way to make a new friend is to share about your interests and things you enjoy. Being able to say ” I like” in Japanese will get you started and warm-up your encounters! (私は)音楽が好きです。((I) like music.) Once again, it will sounds more natural for Japanese to omit the first-person pronoun and topic marker, […]

June 16, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Pint or Can of Beer in Japan!

A key language lesson to learn in Japan is how to order beers at a restaurant!

November 26, 2016

Study Tips to Pass JLPT N3

Studying for the JLPT N3? After working through ‘Minna no Nihongo’, gloriously passing JLPT levels N5 or N4 and mastering the basic grammar needed to order your favourite sushi, your next step should be to level up to JLPT N3. This level is described as ‘the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations. Looking […]

November 8, 2016

Reading the Atmosphere in Japan – 空気読める (Kuuki Yomeru) "to Read the Air"

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Have you ever heard the expression “yuuki yomeru” (空気読める – “to read the air”) in Japanese? Ever stumbled across the expression “Kuuki Yomenai”? This Japanese slang is literally translated as “cannot read the air” and jokingly applies to people who struggle to read social situations. Reading The AtmosphereKuuki Yomenai and Social AwkwardnessHow NOT to be KY? Reading […]

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Tokyo Prefecture (東京都) – The Small Gem in the Heart of Japan

Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日): More Than Just a Change of Seasons

Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日): More than just about ages

4 Key Questions that are typically asked at a Japanese Job Interview

How to Order Take-Out in Japan (お持ち帰り): Japanese Essentials

Directions in Japanese: Never get lost & lose things anymore

What You Need to Know About Japan’s New Job Hunting Visa

Japanese for directions: How to ask if a place is nearby

“I like” in Japanese: Expressing hobbies and finding new friends

Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Pint or Can of Beer in Japan!

Study Tips to Pass JLPT N3

Reading the Atmosphere in Japan – 空気読める (Kuuki Yomeru) "to Read the Air"

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