What you don’t know about the Kansai Japanese dialect!
Without doubt, Kansai-ben (関西弁) is a very notable group of Japanese dialects amongst Kansai region. But, the Kansai dialect is very often associated with only Osaka dialect, considering this city is the largest and most popular one in the Kansai region. That is not all accurate! This group of Japanese dialects include cities of Osaka, […]
Why should I learn Katakana?
Japanese characters consist of two scripts, hiragana (ひらがな) and katakana (カタカナ)Hiragana represents sounds, and on the other hand kanji represents meanings or words. You may think that katakana is not necessary because you can make sounds into letters with just the hiragana that you learned as a beginner. Do you think that is accurate? Let’s […]
What Happens in a Japanese Tea Ceremony?
We are very excited to announce our special group session, “Table “Sado - 茶道,” Japanese Tea Ceremony,” and we cannot wait for you to be a part of this unique "Sado-learning" journey. These new lessons started on November 1st, and you will get to enjoy them every week. Do not miss the chance to learn […]
Secrets for Acing Job Interviews in Japan
Job hunting activities are called “shuukatsu" in Japan and start during the fourth year of University when students seek valuable job interview tips. Considering the need for intense preparation for job interviews, understanding the “Shuukatsu” process is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Let’s find out the answers together by reading the article below: Job hunting […]
Japanese Vocabulary: 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira & Valeria When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Here comes another season! Fall (Aki) arrived, with tasty food and colorful views full of Momiji! Here are our top 10 Japanese fall words you should know! 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know! 1. 秋・Aki | Fall […]
Is Dojo related only to martial arts?
Author: Valentinë Baliu It’s beyond doubt that you might have heard the word “Dojo(道場)” at least once before or had the chance to visit one. Have you ever wondered if Dojo, being the training hall for martial arts, is the only meaning behind it? We are here today to let you know that there is […]
Japanese Eras - A Clear Glance Into the Stone Age
Is the history of Japan so different from the Western ones? Read our article to discover the names and some curiosities about the Japanese eras! The Stone Age: The Jōmon And The Yayoi Period We will start with the prehistory: in Japan, it goes from around 10000 BC to the IV-III century BC. Prehistory lasted […]
How To Make a Language Evolve in an Original Way!
Did you know that the Japanese language keep evolve? Introducing new concepts from Western culture in Japan has always been a bit hard, due to big differences in the language. However, incorporating foreign concepts is a distinctive trait of the Japanese people! Keep reading to find out why, by learning new vocabulary in Japanese! To […]
How To Make a Language Evolve in an Original Way!
Did you know that the Japanese language keep evolve? Introducing new concepts from Western culture in Japan has always been a bit hard, due to big differences in the language. However, incorporating foreign concepts is a distinctive trait of the Japanese people! Keep reading to find out why, by learning new vocabulary in Japanese! To […]
The Birth Of The New Japanese Constitution
In Japan, May the 3rd is the “Constitution Memorial Day”, in Japanese 憲法記念日・Kenpō kinenbi. It’s one of the Japanese national holidays which makes the famous Golden Week. Let’s take a closer look at the Japanese Constitution in this article! Which Was The First Constitution in Japan? Japan had a Confucianism-based law until the 19th century. […]