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Why learn Japanese? Isn’t it hard to learn? Well, many people avoid learning Japanese because they think it’s impossible unless you’re completely obsessed with anime or ready to study kanji for five hours a day. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. The basics of Japanese are not that hard at all, and if […]
If you found your way to this guide, chances are you’ve caught wind of the hype surrounding the Spring Equinox in Japan. And let me tell you, it lives up to it and then some! This celebration holds significance as both an imperial and a spiritual holiday, with festivities giving thanks for the end of […]
You’ve heard all about Valentine’s Day, but have you ever experienced the little-known sequel, Japanese White Day, on March 14th? One month after Valentine’s chocolates are given, it is the men’s turn to return the favor. Japanese White Day is when men give back sweet marshmallows, white chocolate, jewelry, and other small tokens of appreciation […]
Beauty is everywhere. You can find it in nature, people, and objects. In Japan, there is no single word for beautiful. The Japanese language has many ways to describe it, capturing feelings that other languages cannot. This guide shows all the ways to say beautiful in Japanese. Learning them will make you see how much […]
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