Summer in Japan is a season of energy, filled with festivals, fireworks, and traditional foods. From the humid heat and typhoons to unforgettable cultural events like Gion Matsuri and hanabi, it is both a challenge and a celebration of Japanese life.
culture
Published: 2025/10/4 （Updated: 2025/10/13）
Spring in Japan is more than just cherry blossoms—it is a season of new beginnings, traditional festivals, and seasonal foods.
culture
Published: 2025/10/2 （Updated: 2025/10/13）
Japan is known for its four distinct seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each season shapes not only the weather but also Japanese culture, festivals, food, and everyday life.
culture
Published: 2025/10/1 （Updated: 2025/10/13）
Japanese has many different words for “rest,” each with its own nuance and usage. Understanding these subtle differences helps you sound more natural and precise in communication.
expression
Published: 2025/9/29
In Japan, test marking goes beyond simple grading. From classrooms to video games, the symbols of marutsuke reveal a uniquely Japanese approach to feedback.
culture
Published: 2025/9/28 （Updated: 2025/9/29）
The Japanese verb かかるkakaru may look simple, but it covers a wide range of meaning. Let's take a look at how one word can branch into many everyday and figurative uses.
expression
Published: 2025/9/27
The prefix 「準」 in Japanese appears in expressions like 準優勝 (runner-up), 準決勝 (semifinal), and 準会員 (associate member). By tracing its origins, meanings, and uses across sports, media, railways, law, and academia, we can see how this small character reflects both achievement and incompleteness in Japanese culture.
expression
Published: 2025/9/26
Japanese surnames are a window into Japan’s history, geography, and culture. This article offers a concise tour of their origins, regional patterns, and the kanji building blocks behind familiar names.
culture
Published: 2025/9/25
The Japanese words 活動 (katsudō) and 活躍 (katsuyaku) may look similar, but their meanings are quite different. This article explains the contrast in a clear and simple way for learners.
expression
Published: 2025/9/24
Japanese personal pronouns like watashi, anata, and kare don’t work the same way as English ones. Their meaning changes with context, relationships, and sometimes it’s more natural to drop them entirely.
grammar
Published: 2025/9/22
