When it comes to June…
When it comes to June, many people probably think of Japan as being hot and humid, which can be quite unpleasant. Yes, that’s correct. Since ancient times, the Japanese have …
Umbrella Stories
Do you like rainy days?I guess most people don’t really like rain. Particularly in Japan, since it rains a lot throughout the year. It’s common to commute to work or …
♪Japanese phrase having a good ring♪～Yoshi～
Are you interested in an easy Japanese expression that fills you with positive vibes? I’m here for you! Welcome to “Japanese language fun time!” Yoshi! All right. Let’s get started! …
Unique Way to Count Things in JapanPart Ⅱ ～ Vehicles～
In my last article, I told you that there are more than 500 counter words, and about 100 of them are actually used in everyday life. However, I could only …
Let’s Enjoy Kameido
Let’s be honest, you might be a bit bored of visiting typical tourist spots in Japan. For beginners, they’re a good entry to know about Japan, I agree with that. …
What does “おつかれさま(Otsukaresama)” mean?
In the previous article, I explained the phrase “よろしくお願いします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu)” . This time, I would like to talk about another frequently used term among Japanese people, one that you …
Wafugetsumei 和風月名 ～Japanese names of months～
I’ve previously highlighted the beauty of the Japanese language in a few “How To Japan” articles. Yet, you can feel its richness everywhere in Japan. Though I hear less and …
Recommended Parks to Visit in Osaka
Osaka is an urban city, and there are a lot of sightseeing spots here and there. I imagine you would like to visit USJ or Kaiyukan Aquarium, but it doesn’t …
Color Names
Hi everyone! I’m Mikaze.What color do you like?I like orange and light green. Probably, I like contrasting these colors! I’d like to introduce you to a Japanese color name that has …
Experience Making Echizen Washi
Hello. Are you interested in Washi (和紙)? Washi is traditional Japanese paper.I’ve been fascinated with Japanese traditional paper for a long time because paper is one of the important tools …