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March 1, 2023

Noun Town Review: Should You Learn Japanese in VR?

What if we tell you that there’s a way to make studying more fun and (literally) immersive? We all have those days where studying seems like a grueling task, and we’d rather do just about anything else than sit down and focus on our Japanese. Enter Noun Town. Noun Town is a new virtual reality […]

February 28, 2023

WaniKani Review: The Pros and Cons

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Out of many Japanese learning resources, you’ve probably heard of WaniKani before. It’s a website that uses mnemonics and an SRS system — specifically, to teach kanji. As one of the most dreaded Japanese language elements, kanji demands serious study hours and, most of the time, quality resources. If you’re serious about learning Japanese, you […]

February 27, 2023

Guide to Vegan Shopping and Plant-based Food in Japan

If your desire is to eat plant-based at home, there are non-fancy ingredients in regular supermarkets that can go a long way.

February 21, 2023

How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese?

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Between people’s fascination with Japanese culture and the desire to live in Japan, Japanese has become one of the most popular languages to learn – but also the hardest, too.

February 20, 2023

How I Studied and Prepared for JLPT N2

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When I arrived in Japan in January 2019, I barely knew Japanese. However, I was determined to learn the language as I thought life would be so much fun and easier if I was able to do basic communication with the locals. I could order food by myself, I could ask for directions if I […]

February 20, 2023

Japanese Martial Arts: From spirited Sumo to rhythmic Kyudo

Japanese Culture

From martial arts like karate, aikido, judo to sports like sumo, traditional Japanese sports are rooted in culture and history.

February 15, 2023

Pronunciation in Japan: Long Vowels and Double Consonants in Japanese

Japanese Study

Japanese also has its fair share of auditory quirks! We’ll walk you through two things – long vowels and double consonants in Japanese.

February 15, 2023

How to Get Medical Care & Refund With No Health Insurance in Japan

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Whether you're a short-term visitor in Japan under a Working Holiday visa or an adventurous tourist seeking to explore the Land of the Rising Sun, getting medical treatment can be scary if you have no health insurance in Japan.

February 15, 2023

Guide to Japanese Cooking and Recipes Vocabulary

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From sushi to ramen to mouth-watering gyoza, Japan has an endless list of delicious foods. This leads many of us back to the kitchen in our own homes wondering how we can recreate those umami flavors. Japanese cooking is not only delicious but once you know what to do, well-balanced, incredibly tasty meals can be […]

February 14, 2023

2023 Golden Week Special: 5-Day Intensive Course

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Don't miss this opportunity to learn Japanese while enjoying your vacation in Tokyo. Sign up for our 5-Day Golden Week Special Course today!

February 14, 2023

9 Ways to Say Happy Birthday in Japanese And How to Celebrate

Japanese Culture

Ever wondered how to celebrate your birthday in Japan and say “happy birthday” in Japanese? In Japan, birthdays are not celebrated the same way they are in Western countries. For many, birthdays are seen as a time of reflection and renewal rather than a time to party. Children’s birthdays are much more elaborate than those […]

February 13, 2023

Why I Took J-TEST Instead of JLPT — And How I Passed

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Most of us are familiar with JLPT, which is probably the most famous Japanese language certification test recognized by both education institutions and companies in Japan — but there’s another standardized test, J-Test, that deserves more attention. Ever heard of it? It might not be as popular as the JLPT, but higher-level Japanese learners recommended […]