ゴールデンウイーク: What Is Golden Week In Japan?
Have you ever heard of the Japanese "Golden Week"? It's considered the longest period of vacation in the country of the rising sun! Let's explore together what it is about in detail! How Long Is Japan's Golden Week? Golden Week (in Japanese: ゴールデンウイーク・Gōruden weeku) is a collection of four National holidays within seven days. These […]
What You Don’t Know About Ramen
Ramen (ラーメン ) is one of the most famous and important dishes in Japanese cuisine. It consists of wheat noodles served in a pork bone, chicken, or fish-based broth. Sliced roast pork (チャーシュー/chāshū), nori (seaweed), boiled egg, and negi (scallion) are added to the soup. A complete and nutritious Japanese dish. Continue to read this […]
What Is The Meaning Of the Cherry Blossom in Japan?
If you ever traveled to Japan (but even if you didn’t) you surely noticed that there are many cherry blossom trees everywhere. Surrounding lakes and rivers, beautifully aligned in the streets, in parks… Also, postcards do always include famous places with cherry blossoms in them. But why is cherry blossom so important in Japan? Keep […]
Katakana Words: An Easy Guide For Them
When learning Japanese one question you surely think about is “What is Katakana used for?” Here’s our guide to help you memorize when to use this syllabary. What Is The Katakana Syllabary As you may know, Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries, the second one being the Hiragana. These two only represent sounds, […]
Why Is Japanese Communication So Different?
Have you ever thought about how much language affects communication? In this Culture section from the Hiragana Times, our content partnership, we will explore some aspects of Japanese communication. You will learn why it’s so different from the English one! Is Language Just A Mere Tool Of Communication? With the development of AI and device translation, […]
10 Japanese Winter Words and How To Use Them
The coldest season came, and Christmas and New Year's decorations were with it. But how do you describe this season in Japanese? Adjectives, festivities, and food! Here's our guide about 10 valid Japanese Winter words! Typical Japanese Winter Words 1. Fuyu・冬 First of all, the word "Winter" is ふゆ - Fuyu. Prepare for cold, snow, […]
All About Miso – We Unique Cultural Session
On January 9th, the first special session of the new year 2022, "All about Miso," was held in Shibuya Scramble Square! At We Languages, you can try some special, cultural-themed lessons! Our coaches will always share with you their unique knowledge of Japanese culture. This session is just one of them! In our We Special […]
An Innovative Way Of Learning Japanese Language: Dōjō Lesson At WE
Are you thinking about starting to learn the Japanese language? We can help you! At We Languages, you can try our renewed Dōjō Lessons: each week, Dojo coaches prepare a new topic for discussion and classroom activities. You can participate in it and learn different aspects of Japanese culture and... It's a trial! But let's […]
Find Your Dream In Japan Now: Becoming A Sushi Chef
Foreigner Working in Japan・日本で働く外国人 Have you ever thought about becoming a sushi chef? Here's another section of the "Working in Japan" from the Hiragana Times, our content partner. This time, we will share Wen Shoki's experience at Sushi Murayama. It will surely give you inputs for your Japanese language journey! Deciding the Future in A […]
Working in Japan: The Exclusive Experience of Mr. Fernando At Rakuten
Interested in knowing how is it to work in Japan? We will introduce you to the "Working in Japan" section of Hiragana Times, our content partner. For this first time, we would like to share Mr. Fernando from Rakuten Group's success story, where his Japanese language skills synergize with his business expertise. It will surely […]