A Complete Beginner’s Guide To Driving in Japan – Rules of the Road, How To Get Licensed, and More!
Yes, you can drive around in Japan, and no, it’s not difficult! Here we go over the important…
A Must-Read Before Attending a Wedding in Japan! 10 Etiquette Rules You Should Know
There is so much to do when you are invited to a wedding. Replying to the invitation, preparing…
5 Tips to Make Japanese Friends in Japan, Shared by an American Living in Tokyo
I’m often asked by people back in the US, “Is it difficult to make friends in Japan?”. While…
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Air Conditioners (With Photos of 6 Remotes!)
Japanese air conditioners. For a task as familiar as warming up or cooling down your house, the language…
The Ultimate SIM Card Guide for Foreigners Living in Japan: Which SIM Card Is Right for You?
Cell phones and smartphones have become indispensable to everyday life. They’re one of the first things people want…
Anime vs. Reality: “Gokon” or Japanese Group Dating Explained With Manga
“Gokon” is an abbreviation of “godo konpa” (combined party) and refers to a group blind date. Many of…
[Japanese Basics Part III] Some More Hiragana and Katakana, Explained With Manga
Before learning the third and final writing system of Japanese called “kanji,” it’s important for you to master…
[Japanese Basics Part II] Learn Katakana Using Manga!
Have you been working on the hiragana we learned last time? The theme of this lesson is katakana.…
Anime vs. Reality: What Are Japanese Bathhouses Like? Explained With Manga!
In Japanese anime, you’ll often see scenes where the characters go to public bathhouses. Although these scenes always…