Category: LEARNJAPAN

Why is the Japanese Graduation Ceremony Set in March? What is Japanese graduation like? 

View More Why Japanese students get the second button from their crash on graduation day?

I used to be a sake snob. Actually, I still am. But I used to be an ignorant sake snob. Now I know better.

View More Why “Junmai” Sake Isn’t Better Sake

This renowned cream puff store is none other than Beard Papa’s (ビアード・パパ) of course.

View More The Story of Beard Papa

Tanabata, also known as the “star festival,” takes place on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month of the year

View More Summer in Japan: Tanabata Festival

All it takes is a chance to use it regularly and a bit of effort. So dig in. I guarantee it’s worth it.Gambatte kudasai! 頑張って下さい!

View More The 8 Reasons Why Japanese Is One of the Most Difficult Languages to Learn

Whenever people hear me speaking Japanese, they’re shocked. Isn’t Japanese really difficult? Even Japanese people seem to believe learning Japanese is impossible for non-natives. The truth is it’s so much easier than English.

View More 5 Reasons Why Japanese Is One of the Easiest Languages to Learn

Yamoto considers himself a rarity for keeping up with origami throughout the years considering it is often seen as a casual hobby for most. 

View More Learning the Art of Origami with Ty Yamamoto