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August 7, 2023

New Iidabashi JLPT 3-month Prep Courses

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There’s just a few months left before the next JLPT test, are you prepared?! You only get one chance to ace the JLPT. The test environment itself might have low quality speakers – or a distracting atmosphere with so many students. Preparing to take the test is much different than simply learning what we will […]

August 3, 2023

Hiking in Japan: 10 Alternatives to Mount Fuji

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Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a nature lover, hiking in Japan will be a memorable experience for you. Japan is known for its beautiful mountain ranges and nature, hence its become more and more famous among mountain climbers. The most well-known destination is unarguably Mount Fuji, as it is the highest mountain and the […]

July 13, 2023

Learning Japanese with Anime: Does it actually work?

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Unfortunately, nont of us are omniscient like Saiki K. (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.), which means that we have to study hard to get better at Japanese. Or do we? Some people say learning Japanese with Anime works for them, which seems like a dream come true! This tactic has become one of Japanese […]

July 3, 2023

What is the JLPT and Should You Take It?

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The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a crucial stepping stone on your language-learning journey. So should you take it?

July 3, 2023

How Much Can You Earn in Japan? 2023 Salary Guide

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Are Japanese workers compensated fairly for their contributions? Well, you've come to the right place to start your research.

June 26, 2023

Things to Do in Tokyo to Avoid Tourist Traps

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In 2021, Japan ranked number one on the Travel and Tourism Development Index (World Economic Forum). With an abundance of history, culture, and mouth-watering cuisine, it’s really no wonder why. As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Tokyo can be an overwhelming place to navigate, especially when trying to uncover the city’s hidden […]

June 23, 2023

The Ultimate Checklist: What to Bring to the JLPT Test Center

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Let's dive in and make sure you're fully prepared and equipped to ace the JLPT!

June 20, 2023

The Best Way to Learn Kanji (Effectively) in 8 Steps

If you’re learning Japanese, you’ve probably heard of kanji — those intricate characters that make up a significant part of the written language. But with over 50,000 kanji characters in existence, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder if you’ll ever be able to read and write kanji. The good news is, you don’t need […]

June 13, 2023

Where to Stay in Tokyo: From Budget-Friendly to Luxury

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In a big city and it can be overwhelming to choose where to stay in Tokyo especially if you travel to the city for the first time. One of the most important things is the place should be convenient to travel in as you will use a lot of public transportation. Whether you like to […]

June 12, 2023

26 Things You Should Not Do in Japan

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Japanese people are known for being well-mannered and Japan’s society as a whole is famous for its etiquette, high-level of customer service, and polite people. But while Japanese people are non-confrontational, there are a set of “unwritten rules” that people expect you to follow. These rules are considered common sense and one of the reasons […]

June 12, 2023

17 Cool Toilets in Shibuya: Tokyo Toilet Project

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The Tokyo Toilet Project is all about innovative design, with each toilet in Shibuya being created by a different designer or architect.

June 6, 2023

Top 16 Unique and Easy Kanji Beginners Can Learn

Welcome to the world of Kanji, one of the most fascinating yet challenging aspects of the Japanese language. For beginner learners, Kanji can be overwhelming with its complex strokes and countless characters. In fact, to be considered fluent, you need to learn somewhere from 1500 to 2500 kanji characters! Thankfully, Kanji characters can be broken down […]