EXPO 2025 Osaka–Kansai Report ― 大阪・関西万博2025に行ってきました！
Join Ritsuko Sensei as she shares her firsthand experience at EXPO 2025, including must-see pavilions, cultural discoveries, and practical tips for visiting.
Join Ritsuko Sensei as she shares her firsthand experience at EXPO 2025, including must-see pavilions, cultural discoveries, and practical tips for visiting.
Discover the healing power of Japan’s sand bath onsen. Read my firsthand experience of being buried in naturally heated sand for ultimate relaxation and wellness.
Learn how to use “〜んです” in Japanese to express feelings, seek explanations, and show empathy in everyday conversations. Discover the nuance behind this powerful grammar point.
The Japanese word “生き返る (ikikaeru)” is used when you feel re-energized or refreshed. Discover how to experience that feeling in the midst of busy daily life in Japan.
Yuzu, sudachi, dekopon—Japan’s citrus world is full of surprises. Explore how each fruit brings unique taste and tradition to the table.
Rural Japan is seeing more wild bear and monkey sightings than ever. Learn what it’s like when nature comes too close to home, and how locals cope.
Did you know Aomori has not one, but two unique dialects? Discover the differences between Tsugaru and Nanbu speech with fun examples.
Matcha drinks like matcha lemonade and matcha macchiato are trending worldwide—but do Japanese people actually drink them?
An introduction to the four main types of Buddhist statues in Japan—Nyorai, Bosatsu, Myoo, and Ten—and what each represents.
Did you know learning a foreign language other than Japanese can help you make Japanese friends? Let me explain how it works!