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New Year's Holidays
Shogatsu (New Year's holidays) is a time when everybody takes a few days off to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Find out more.
Let's Sing the "Rudolph" Song in Japanese
The Japanese celebrate Christmas in their own way. There are many Christmas songs translated into Japanese. Let's sing "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer" in Japanese!
Writing New Year's Cards
The Japanese send New Year's cards rather than Christmas cards. Try sending them to surprise your Japanese friends!
50 Popular Kanji (2)
Learn kanji through words you like. There are also sound files to help your pronunciation.
Expressions of Desire
There are two ways to express desire or wish. Find out more.
Health Problems (2)
You will learn more vocabulary and expressions that will be helpful when you have health problems.
Health Problems (1)
You will learn some expressions to describe health problems.
Japanese Ghosts (2)
I will tell you about Japanese ghosts "youkai (bewitching apparition)," and look at the characters for them.
Japanese Ghosts (1)
This week I will tell you about Japanese ghost, though the Japanese ghost is usually a thing of summer. Find out more.
Who Wants to be a Japanese Language Expert?
Ever wonder what "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" might look like if there were only Japanese language questions? Take the quiz and find out how you would do.
Yoji-jukugo
Yoji-jukugo (four character kanji compounds) are idiomatic expressions made up of four kanji characters.
Personal Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. The use of Japanese personal pronouns is quite different from English. Find out more.
Expressing Uncertainty
You will learn phrases to express uncertainty and the difference between "darou" and "kamoshirenai".
Expressing Apologies
Apologizing is considered a virtue in Japan. Learn some expressions to apologize.
Onomatopoeic Phrases (2)
You will learn some onomatopoeic phrases to describe "sleeping."
Onomatopoeic Phrases (1)
Japanese is filled with onomatopoeic phrases, the words describing sound or action directly. Find out more.
Quantity Expressions
Quantity expressions are used as adverbial phrases. You will learn how to express "many", "a little" etc.
Expressing Emotions (2): Interjections and Exclamations
You will need quite a bit of experience in, and understanding of, a culture to speak its language naturally. Expressing emotions is an integral part.
Expressing Emotions (1): Pleasure and Sadness
You will learn how to express your emotions when you are happy or sad.
Greetings for Special Occasions (2)
You will learn greetings when seeing someone after a long absence and for New Year's celebration.
Greetings for Special Occasions (1)
Greeting with appropriate words is important for socializing. You will learn greetings for celebrations and for somebody who is ill.
Relationships with Animals: Cats
Neko (cats) are regarded as both auspicious and fearful in Japan. You will learn some of many expressions including cats.
Relationships with Animals: Dogs
In Japan, the dog is believed to have been domesticated as early as the Jomon period (10,000 B.C.). Find out more about their relationship.
Tanabata Song
July 7th is Tanabata (Star Festival) in Japan. You will learn vocabulary and expressions (giongo) from the lyrics.
English Language Education in Japan
Why the Japanese are still unable to speak or to comprehend English properly after the six years of study?
Japanese universities
Is it true that Japanese universities are hard to get in, but easy to graduate from? Find out more about Japanese universities.
The Japanese Education System
What is Japanese school system like and what is their student life? Find out more.
Japanese Gestures
Some of the gestures the Japanese use might be different from your culture's. Find out about sitting, beckoning, indicating yourself and banzai.
Relationships with Nature (3): Bamboo
Bamboo is found all over the land of Japan. Find out about the relationship between bamboo and the Japanese.
Relationships with Nature (2): Pine
A look at the important role the Pine tree plays in Japanese society.
Koinobori Song
May 5th is Japan's national holiday, Kodomo no hi (Children's Day). Families with boys fly koinobori (carp kites) to pray for their children's strong growth. Do you want know the Koinobori song?
Golden Week
Learn about the succession of holidays that make up Golden Week in Japan.
Era Names
Learn the Japanese era names.
The Emperor of Japan
Learn the history of the Emperor of Japan.
Relationships with Nature (1): Cherry Blossom
A look at the importance of the Cherry Blossom in Japanese society.
Japanese National Anthem
A look at the history of the Japanese National Anthem.
Social Customs
Learn some dos and don'ts to follow when your in Japan.
