「出世」という言葉: What Does “Success” Really Mean?
Shusse usually means career success—but in Japanese, the word also applies to fish. What is that all it means?
またあれが食べたい！：Local Flavors and Memories from Guatemala
I Want to Eat That Again! Do You Have a Food That You Miss and Always Remember?
Chiyoko Sensei Shares Her Favorite Foods from Guatemala
Japanese Essay: 生理が戻ってきた！(I got my period back!)
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about menstruations, women’s health and medical situations with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: ダンスへの愛があふれる (My love for dance)
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about Saya Sensei’s long relationship with dance with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: “Crafting Queens” ― 女友達とメンタルヘルス
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay “Girlfriends and Mental Health” with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: しぜん、山の川、元気
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “Nature, river and energy” with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: フリーランス、効率性、スペイン
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “Freelance, productivity and Spain” with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: 8月、夏休み、仕事
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “August, Summer vacay, work” with English translation and Furigana.
Japanese Short Essay: 口笛、階段、幸せ
Learn Japanese by reading a short essay about “Whistling, stairs and happiness” with English translation and Furigana.
5 Japanese Questions to Keep the Conversation Going
Stuck in awkward silences? Check out these 5 simple Japanese questions to keep your conversations flowing naturally and confidently! Perfect for everyday chats.
日本の普通は普通じゃない！？ ―”Normal” in Japan is not normal!?
In Japan, water symbolizes spending freely! A simple phrase during study abroad led to a surprising cultural lesson—and showed the value of mistakes.
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.